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GIFT  OF 


LIBRARY  OF  CONGRESS 


CALENDAR 

OF  THE  PAPERS  OF 

JOHN  JORDAN  CRITTENDEN 


PREPARED  FROM  THE  ORIGINAL  MANUSCRIPTS  IN 

THE   LIBRARY  OF   CONGRESS    BY  C.  N.  FEAMSTER, 

DIVISION  OF  MANUSCRIPTS 


WASHINGTON 

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1913 


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Price,  60  cents. 


CONTENTS 

Page. 

Prefatory  note 5 

Chronology 7 

Calendar 9 

Index 291 

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PREFATORY  NOTE 

The  John  Jordan  Crittenden  papers,  of  which  this  is  a  Calendar, 
consist  of  letters  written  to  Crittenden,  some  law  papers,  principally 
relating  to  land-title  suits,  and  a  few  copies  of  his  own  letters  and 
speeches  preserved  by  him  and  retained  by  his  descendants.  The 
papers  were  acquired  by  the  Library  in  April,  1905,  from  Mrs.  Robert 
H.  Crittenden,  of  Frankfort,  Ky. 

The  depositions  in  lawsuits  are  of  value  for  early  Kentucky  history. 
The  letters  from  prominent  politicians  and  statesmen,  during  Critten- 
den's long  career  in  the  public  service,  are  replete  with  comments 
on  national  questions  and  estimates  of  the  public  men  of  the  time. 
The  letters  of  George  M.  Bibb,  Henry  Clay,  Joseph  H.  Hawkins, 
Francis  P.  Blair,  and  Anthony  Butler  are  the  most  important  of  the 
earliest  correspondence;  and  the  chief  ones  for  the  later  period  are 
from  James  Barbour,  William  S.  Archer,  Samuel  Smith  Nicholas, 
Humphrey  Marshall,  Orlando  Brown,  Robert  Perkins  Letcher,  Alex- 
ander Porter,  Benjamin  Watkins  Leigh,  Zachary  Taylor,  Reverdy 
Johnson,  Leslie  Combs,  Winfield  Scott,  James  Middleton  Clayton, 
Abbott  Lawrence,  Robert  Toombs,  Thomas  Ewing,  Thomas  Corwin, 
Alexander  H.  Stephens,  Robert  Charles  Winthrop,  Amos  Adams 
Lawrence,  and  James  Rogers  Underwood. 

During  the  period  of  his  attempted  compromise,  immediately  before 
the  Civil  War,  the  correspondence  is  extensive. 

The  preliminary  work  on  the  Calendar  was  done  by  Mr.  Wilmer  R. 
Leech,  while  an  assistant  in  the  Manuscripts  Division,  but  now  of  the 
State  Historian's  office,  New  York;  it  was  completed  by  Mr.  C.  N. 
Feamster,  of  the  Manuscripts  Division. 

Gaillard  Hunt 
Chief,  Division  of  Manuscripts 

Herbert  Putnam 

Librarian  of  Congress 

Washington,  November,  1912 


CHRONOLOGY  OF  JOHN  JORDON  CRITTENDEN 

1787-1863 

1787.  September  10,  born  in  Virginia  in  what  is  now  Woodford  County,  Kentucky. 

1804.  Student  at  Washington  Academy,  Virginia,  now  Washington  and  Lee  Univer- 

sity. 

1805.  Student  at  College  of  William  and  Mary,  Virginia. 

1807.  After  having  been  a  law  student  under  George  M.  Bibb  begins  practice  of  law 

in  Woodford  County,  Kentucky. 
1809.  Attorney  General  of  Illinois  Territory. 

1811-1813.  Member  Kentucky  State  Legislature  from  Logan  County. 
1811.  Married  to  Sallie  O.  Lee,  daughter  of  Major  John  Lee. 
1813.  In  active  service  as  major  and  aide-de-camp  on  the  staff  of  Governor  Isaac 

Shelby. 
1815-1817.  Member  and  Speaker  of  Kentucky  State  Legislature. 
1817-1819.  United  States  Senator;  resigned  March  3,  1819. 
1820.  Commissioner  for  establishing  boundary  line  between  Kentucky  and  Tennessee. 

1824.  September,  Mrs.  Crittenden  died. 

1825.  Presidential  elector. 

1825-1826.  Member  Kentucky  State  Legislature  from  Franklin  County. 

1826.  November  15,  married  to  Mrs.  Maria  K.  Todd,  daughter  of  Judge  Harry  Innes. 
1827-1829.  United  States  district  attorney. 

1828.  Nominated  for  Justice,  Supreme  Court  of  United  States;  not  confirmed. 

1829-1833.  Member  and  Speaker  of  Kentucky  State  Legislature. 

1834.  Secretary  of  State  of  Kentucky. 

1835-1841.  United  States  Senator;  resigned  March  3,  1841. 

1841.  Attorney  General  of  the  United  States;  resigned  September  13,  1841. 

1842-1848.  United  States  Senator;  resigned  June  22,  1848. 

1848-1850.  Governor  of  Kentucky;  resigned  July  31,  1850. 

1850-1853.  Attorney  General  of  the  United  States. 

1851.  September,  Mrs.  Crittenden  died. 

1853.  February  27,  married  Mrs.  Elizabeth  Ashley,  daughter  of  Doctor  James  W.  Moss, 

and  widow  of  General  William  H.  Ashley. 
1855-1861.  United  States  Senator. 
1861.  President  "Border  States  Convention.  " 
1861-1863.  Member  United  States  House  of  Representatives. 
1863.  July  26,  died  near  Frankfort,  Kentucky. 

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CALENDAR. 

McCrackin,  Isaac.  Entry  for  land  on  Treasury  Warrant. 
Copy.     1  p. 

Todd,  John  and  Robert.  Entry  for  land  on  Treasury  War- 
rant.    Copy.     1  p. 

Shepherd,  Adam.  Bond  to  William  Kennedy  for  £1,250, 
conditioned  upon  transfer  of  interest  in  land. 
D.  S.     1  p. 

May,  George.  Plat  and  field  notes  of  survey  of  land  for 
Henry  Banks;  assignment  of  interest  in  same  to 
David  Standef ord ;  assignment  to  Patrick  Carnes. 
Copy.     1  p. 

Henry,  Patrick.  Richmond,  Virginia.  Land  grant  to 
George  Mason.  Printed  form  rilled  in.  Copy, 
lp. 

Henry,  Patrick.  Richmond,  Virginia.  Land  grant  to 
James  Innes.   Printed  form  rilled  in.   Copy.    1  p. 

Christian,  William.  Kentucky.  Will.  Copy.  And  let- 
ter of  transmission  by  Worden  Pope  to  William 
R.  Weir.     6  p. 

Machir,  John,  vs.  Adam  Shepherd's  heirs.  Memoranda  on 
suit.     1  p. 

Henry,  Patrick.  Richmond,  Virginia.  Land  grant  to 
John  Tyler.    Printed  form  filled  in.    Copy.     1  p. 

Machir,  John.  Articles  of  Agreement  with  Adam  Shep- 
herd for  exchange  of  land.    D.  S.  by  Machir.    1  p. 

Randolph,  Beverly.  Richmond,  Virginia.  Land  grant  to 
George  Smith.  D.  S.  Printed  form  filled  in. 
Parchment.  Lesser  seal  of  Virginia  attached. 
D.  S.     1  p. 

Randolph,  Edmund.     Richmond,  Virginia.     Land  grant  to 
Alexander  W.  Davey.     Printed  form  filled  in. 
Copy.     1  p. 
[1788?]         Porter,   Eppa.     Defendant   in   Banks   vs.   Bailey   et   al. 
Memorandum  on  line  of  title.     1  p. 

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1782 

Dec. 

14 

1783 

June  2 

1784 

Apr. 

20 

1784 

June  9 

1785 

Sept. 

8 

1785 

Dec. 

2 

1786 

Mar. 

13 

[1786? 

[May 

1 

4?] 

1786 

Aug. 

14 

1786 

Nov. 

14 

1787 

Sept. 

3 

1788 

May  15 

10 

[1788?]' 

[1788?] 

[1788?] 

[1788?] 

[1788?] 

1790 

Mar.  10 


1793 

Feb.  26 

1793 

May  16 


1795 

MayI 

1795 

June  12 

1796 

Feb.  6 

[1793?]         Madison 


1795 

Mar.  13 

1795 

Mar.  14 


LIBRARY  QF   CONGRESS 

Cliadwick,  James.     Defendant  in  Banks  vs.  Bailey  et  al 
Memorandum  on  his  line  of  title.     1  p. 

Onan,    Dennis.     Defendant    in   Banks   vs.    Onan   et    al 
Memorandum  on  his  line  of  title.     1  p. 

Plaster,  William.     Defendant  in  Banks  vs.  Bailey  et  al 
Memorandum  on  his  line  of  title.     1  p. 

Onan,   William.     Defendant  in  Banks  vs.  Bailey  et   al 
Memorandum  on  his  line  of  title.     1  p. 

Wait,    David.     Defendant   in   Banks   vs.   Bailey   et    al 
Memorandum  on  line  of  title.     1  p. 

Randolph,  Beverley.  Richmond,  Virginia.  Land  grant 
to  Jesse  Ewell.  D.  S.  Printed  form  filled  in. 
Parchment.  Lesser  seal  of  Virginia  attached. 
D.  S.     1  p. 

Madison,  Afmbrose].  Orange  [Virginia].  To  Major  John 
Lee.  Personal  and  business  matters.  A.  L.  S. 
lp. 

Shelby,  Isaac.  Lexington,  Kentucky.  Land  grant  to 
Peter  Shepherd.  Printed  form  filled  in.  Copy, 
lp. 

James.  List  of  lands  belonging  to  Madison  in 
Kentucky.  Ambrose  Madison  has  2  surveys  on 
Panther  Creek  and  an  entry  on  Elk  Horn.     1  p. 

Simms,  Ch[arles].  Alexandria  [Virginia].  To  Jared  Inger- 
soll,  Philadelphia.  Simms'  title  and  claim  to 
Montours  Island.     A.  L.  S.     3  pp. 

Madison,  J[ames],  Jr.  Philadelphia.  To  Major  John 
Lee.  Kentucky.  Requests  information  relat- 
ing to  his  own  interests  in  Kentucky ;  also  estate 
of  his  late  brother;  war  in  Holland.  A.  L.  S. 
2  p. 

Madison,  J[ames],  Jr.  Orange,  [Virginia].  To  Major  John 
Lee,  Woodford  County,  Kentucky.  Lands  of 
self  and  brother;  treaty  with  Great  Britain; 
revolution  in  Holland.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

Ingersoll,  J[ared].  [Philadelphia.]  To  William  Rawle 
[Philadelphia].  Opinion  on  Col.  [Charles]  Simms' 
claim  to  Montours  Island.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

Shelby,  Isaac.  Frankfort,  Kentucky.  Land  grant  to 
John,  Fielding,  and  George  Lewis,  executors  of 
Fielding  Lewis.     Printed  form  filled  in.     Copy. 

iP. 


PAPERS  OF   JOHN   JORDAN   CRITTENDEN  11 

1798  Milligan,  John.     Mays  Lick,  [Kentucky].     To  Major  John 

May  12  Lee,  Woodford  County,  [Kentucky].     Milligan's 

right  to  certain  lands  leased  from  Lee's  brother. 
A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1798  Mercer,  H[ugh]  T.  W.  Fredricksburg,  [Virginia].  To 
July  24  Major  [John  Lee],  Recent  journey  from  Ken- 
tucky to  Fredricksburg;  reception  to  [Thomas] 
Jefferson  on  his  return  from  Congress;  probable 
war  with  France;  suit  with  Kennedy.  A.  L.  S. 
4  p. 

1799  Mercer,  Hugh  [T.  W.]     Fredericksburg,  [Virginia].     To 
Apr.  13  Major  [John  Lee].     Recent  marriage;   intention 

to  reside  in  Virginia;  conflagration  in  the  town; 
suit  with  Kennedy.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

1799  Mercer,  Hugh  [T.  W.]     Fredericksburg,  [Virginia].     To 
May  2  Major  [John  Lee].     Suit  with  Kennedy;   sale  of 

his  lands;  recent  election  and  its  effect  on  the 
Democratic  party;  misfortune  of  G[eorge]  Lewis; 
sale  of  land  to  Gen.  Thomas  Posey.  A.  L.  S. 
4  p. 

1800  Morgan,  C.     [Kentucky].     To  Major  John  Lee.     Survey 
May  16  of  lands.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1800  Mercer,   Hfugh  T.   W.]     Fredericksburg,   [Virginia].     To 

June  24  Major  [John  Lee].     Suit  with  Kennedy;   sale  of 

land  to  Gen.  [Thomas]  Posey;    family  matters. 
A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1800  Mercer,   Hugh  [T.   W.]     Fredericksburg,   [Virginia].     To 

July  18  Major  John  Lee.     Distressed  at  the  postpone- 

ment of  suit  with  Kennedy.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1800  Morgan,  C.     [Kentucky].     To  Major  John  Lee.     Will  take 

July  27  deposition.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1800  Treaty  between  the  United  States  and  France.     Extracts 

from  comments  on  same  made  by  [William  Vans] 
Murray  to  [James]  Madison  on  June  23,  1801,  and 
by  [Charles  Maurice  de]  Talleyrand  [-Perigord]  to 
[Thomas  Jean?]  Pichon  on  Aug.  4,  1801.  Copy, 
lp. 
1804  Wilson,  Samuel.    Logan  County,  Kentucky.    Certificate  of 

Oct.  12  survey  of  land  for  Benjamin  Sawyer.    D.  S.    1  p. 

1804  Ewing,  Baker.     Franklin  County,  Kentucky.     Bond  to 

Oct.  14  Thomas    Lewis,    Fayette    County,    Kentucky, 

for  £68  +  ,  conditioned  upon  payment  of  £34  + 
D.  S.     1  p. 


12  LIBRAE Y  OF   CONGRESS 

McBrayer,  William.     Franklin  County,  [Kentucky].    Plat 

and  field  notes  of  survey  for  heirs  of  Isaac  Mc- 

Cracken.     Copy.     2  p. 
Allen,  Emerson.     Logan  County,  [Kentucky].     Entry  for 

land.      Copy.      Assigned    to    William    Fritsch. 

D.  S.     2  p. 
Forde,  Standish.     Will.     Copy.     12  p. 

Rees,  Thomas  F.,  and  William  Neal.  Henry  County, 
Kentucky.  As  commissioners  divide  lands  of 
Joseph  Dupey  and  Robert  Pleasants;  field  notes; 
plats;  and  deeds.     Copy.     17  p. 

Shepherd,  Adam.  Bullitt  County,  [Kentucky].  Acknowl- 
edgment of  deed  to  John  Machir  and  obligates 
himself  to  give  title  for  land  exchanged.     D.  S. 

2  p. 
Swan,  James.  [Dorchester,  Massachusetts,]  and  heirs   of 

Patrick  Cams  of  South  Carolina.     Field  notes; 
plat;     commissoners   partition  of  land.     Copy. 

3  p. 
Morgan,  Willis.     Affidavit  relative  to  purchase  of  land 

from  Joseph  Ficklin.     D.  S.     1  p. 

180[9?]  Edwards,  Amos.  [Christian  County,  Kentucky.]  Peti- 
tition  in  suit  for  debt  against  Azarial  Davis, 
Christian  County,  Kentucky.     Copy.     4  p. 

1810  Harrison,  Jesse.     Two  promissory  notes  to  Absolam  Mat- 

Jan.  19  tox.     A.  D's.  S.     2  p. 

1810  Gordon,  John.     Hopkins  County,   Kentucky.     Plat  and 

May  19  field  notes  of  survey  for  William  French.     As- 

signment of  same  to  Rezin  Davidge  and  John 
[Jordan]  Crittenden.     D.  S.     2  p. 

1810  Lyle,  James.     Manchester,  Virginia.     Will.     Copy.     4  p. 

June  18 

1810  Gordon,  John,  and  George  P.  Brown.     Receipt  to  Daniel 

Sept.  27  Barry.     D.  S.     1  p. 

1810  Kincheloe,    Lewis.     Lewisburg    [Kentucky?]     Order    on 
Nov-  3  Joshua  Beard  for  money  favor  of  David  Thomas; 

protested;  assigned  to  John  Cain.     Copy.     1  p. 

1811  Locker,  George  L.     To  Benjamin  Temple.     Russell ville, 
Feb.  7  Kentucky.     Dullness  of  trade;  effect  of  the  non- 
intercourse  [Act  against  Great  Britain]  on  cotton; 
sale    of    a   slave;  statement    of   their    account. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p. 


1805 

Jan. 

15 

1805 

May  20 

1805 

Dec. 

2 

1806 

July  19 

1807 

May 

8 

1807 

Oct. 

5-6 

1808 

Apr. 

27 

PAPERS  OF   JOHN   JORDAN  CRITTENDEN  13 

1811  Anderson,   William.     Receipt   to  Crittenden.     A.   D.   S. 

Feb. 26  1  p. 

1811  Temple,  Benjamin.     Power  of  attorney  to  Crittenden  to 

Feb.  endorse  and  assign  bills  of  exchange.     D.  S.     1  p. 

1811  Connolly,  John  [Sr.].     Saint  Johns,  Canada.    Will.     Copy. 

July  1  4  p. 

1811  Rnmsey,  Edward.     Christian  County,  Kentucky.     Power 

Nov.  11  of  attorney  to  Crittenden  to  collect  money  due 

from  John  Edmunds.     D.  S.     1  p. 

1811  Butler,  A[nthony].     Russellville,  Kentucky.     To  Critten- 

Dec.  31  den,  Frankfort,  Kentucky.     Crittenden's  grow- 

ing reputation;  division  of  Kentucky  into  con- 
gressional districts;  prefers  a  seat  in  the  House 
of  Representatives  to  one  in  the  Senate;  per- 
sonals; estimate  of  population  of  the  different 
congressional  districts  in  Kentucky.  A.  L.  S. 
6  p. 

1811  Rose,  Samuel.     Kentucky.     Draft  on  Thomas  [T.]  Critten- 

den, St.  Louis,  to  pay  Crittenden  forty-four 
dollars.     A.  D.  S.     1  p. 

[1811?]  -Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].  [Russellville,  Kentucky.]  To 
Dr.  W.  R.  Wilmoth.  Direction  to  collect  bonds 
belonging  to  P.  Thurston.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1811  Tyler,   John,   heirs.     Prince   William  County,   Virginia. 

Memorandum  on  deed  to  Adam  Steel.     1  p. 

1812  Ficklin,  Joseph.     Assignment  to  Crittenden  of  five  shares 
Mar.  2  in  Logan  Vinyard  Society.     A.  D.  S.     1  p. 

1812  Bibb,  George   M.     [Washington,  D.  C]     To  Crittenden, 

May  21  [Russellville,    Kentucky].     Republican    caucus 

recommended  [James]  Madison  and  [John] 
Langden  for  President  and  Vice  President,  re- 
spectively; declaration  of  war  against  G[reat] 
B[ritain].  to  be  proposed  in  the  House  of  Repre- 
sentatives.    A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1812  Clay,  H[enry].     Washington,  D.  C]     To  Crittenden,  Rus- 

May28  sellville,  Kentucky.     Sends  Jordan's  letter;  des- 

patches from  France;  course  of  the  government 
against  England  and  France.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1812  Morehead,    Armd.     Logan    County,    Kentucky.     Certifi- 

Aug.  12  cate  that  Crittenden  deposited  certain  notes  in 

the  post  office  directed  to  John  M.  Reed,  Browns- 
ville, Pennsylvania;  list  of  notes  on  reverse. 
A.  D.  S.     2  p. 


14  LIBRARY  OF   CONGRESS 

[1812?]  Marshall,  John  J.  Bill  in  chancery  against  Rawleigh 
Colston  and  others;  claims  prior  title  to  land. 
Copy.     4  p. 

1813  Bibb,  George  M.     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Crittenden, 

Jan.  3  Frankfort,  Kentucky.     Praise  for  troops;  causes 

of  failure  of  past  campaign;  praises  James  Mon- 
roe; criticises  President  Madison  and  Cabinet; 
British  endeavouring  to  excite  emperor  of  Hayti  to 
invade  Southern  States;  expects  a  Republican 
majority  in  Congress;  Federal  opposition  to 
raising  an  army;  proposed  terms  to  G[reat] 
B[ritain] ;  advises  election  of  [Anthony]  Butler  to 
Senate.     A.  L.  S.     5  p. 

1813  Bibb,   George  M.     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Crittenden, 

Feb.  20  Russell ville,    Kentucky.     Advises    him    not    to 

enter  the  army  at  present;  capture  of  the  Java 

by  the  Constitution;  prize  taken  by  the  Hornet. 

A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1813  Tompkins,  Christopher.     Barren  County,  Kentucky.     To 

Apr.  16  Crittenden,  Russellville,  Kentucky.     Real  estate 

matters ;  rumor  of  Crittenden  entering  the  Army. 
A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

1813  Robinson,  Benjamin,  Estate.     Decree  of  court  in  Sussex 

July  23  County,    Delaware.     James    Hazzard  Adminis- 

trator, vs  Thomas  Carlisle.     Copy.     10  p. 

[1813?]  Robinson,  [Benjamin],  heirs.  Suit  entered  against  James 
[July?]  Carlisle.     Copy.     3  p. 

1813  Hawkins,  J[oseph]  H.     Camp  Meigs,  [Ohio].     To  Critten- 

Aug.  6  den.     Detailed    account    of   the    siege    of   Fort 

Meigs;  army  life.     A.  L.  S.     12  p. 
1813  Swan,  James.     Dorchester,  Massachusetts.     Deed  to  Dan- 

Sept-  10  iel  Weiseger  and  John  Bacon,  Franklin  County, 

Kentucky.     Copy.     4  p. 
1813  Shepherd,  Adam.     Affidavit  relative  to  power  of  attorney 

Sept-  13  from  his  father,  Peter  Shepherd,  to  him.     2  p. 

1813  Jefferson,  Thomas.  Monticello,  Virginia.  To  [Harry] 
Sept-  18  Innes,   Frankfort,  Kentucky.     Describes   breed 

of  shepherd  dogs  he  brought  from  France  and 
hopes  he  can  furnish  Judge  [Thomas]  Todd  a 
pair.     Copy.     2  p. 

1814  Tompkins,  Christopher.     Barren  County,  Kentucky.     To 
Jan. 22  Crittenden.     Financial  matters;    hopes  Critten- 
den will  practice  in  Christian  [County,  Kentucky] 
courts.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 


PAPERS  OF   JOHN   JORDAN   CRITTENDEN  15 

[1814]  Breathitt,  John.     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To  Crittenden, 

Jan.  22  Russellville,    Kentucky.     Acts    of    Legislature; 

Revenue  bill;    removal  and  rebuilding  seat  of 
government;  banks  and  manufacturing.    A.  L.  S. 
4  p. 
1814  Adams,  George.     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To  Crittenden- 

Feb.  11  Claim  of  Loudon  against  Caldwell;  undecided  to 

run  for  the  next  Legislature ;  some  wealth  neces- 
sary   for    honors    and    office;     fatal    epidemic. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1814  Butler,  A[nthony].     Detroit,  [Michigan].     To  Crittenden. 

Feb.  12^  111  health;  commander  in  chief  of  the  territory; 

condition  of    the  fort;    movements    of   British 
and  Indians;  to  surrender  is  out  of  the  ques- 
tion; every  man  will  die  first;  prospects  and  hopes 
of  victory  and  fame.     A.  L.  S.     6  p. 
[1814]  Butler,  A[nthony].     Detroit,  [Michigan].     To  Crittenden. 

Mar.  13  Engagement  in  detail  and  great  victory  over  the 

British;  praise  of  men.     A.  L.  S.     5  p. 
1814  Shelby,  Isaac.     Frankfort,   [Kentucky].     To  Crittenden. 

Apr.  8  Officers  already  appointed  for  corps  of  riflemen; 

mission  to  Gottenburgh;  half-hearted  interest  in 
the  war;  repeal  of  embargo  and  nonimportation 
acts  [against  Great  Britain].  A.  L.  S.  3  p. 
Printed:  Coleman,  Life  of  Crittenden.  Phila. 
1871.  I,  p.  31. 
1814  Braddock,    Robert.     Hermitage.     To    Crittenden.     Law 

Apr.  15  matters.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1814  Tilford,  John.     Logan  County,  Kentucky.     Bond  for  title 

Apr.  19  to  land  sold  to  James  Tilford.     D.  S.     1  p. 

1814  Hawkins,  J[oseph]  H.     Washington,  D.  C.     To  Critten- 

Apr.  21  den.     Hawkins'  vote  against  the  repeal  of  the 

restrictive  system  [embargo  and  nonintercourse 
acts  against  Great  Britain];    politics  a  bed  of 
thorns  and  a  sea  of  troubles.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1814  Bibb,   George  M.     Washington,  [D.  C]     To   Crittenden. 

Apr.  24  Court   martial   of   [Brigadier   General   William] 

Hull ;  negotiations  for  an  armistice  and  its  terms. 
A.  L.  S.  2  p.  Printed:  Coleman,  Life  of  Crit- 
tenden, Phila.  1871,  I,  32. 

1814  Morehead,   A.     Account   against   Crittenden.     A.   D.   S. 

Aug.  20-  1  p. 

Aug.  27 


16  LIBRABY  OF   CONGRESS 

1814  Barry,  W[illiam]  T[aylor].     Lexington,  [Kentucky].     To 

Sept.  20  Crittenden.     Barry  and  others  as  candidates  for 

the  Legislature ;  affairs  at  Washington ;  resigna- 
tion of  [George  M.]  Bibb  [from  U.  S.  Senate]. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1814  Hawkins,  J[oseph]  H.     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Critten- 

Sept.  27  den.     Victories   at  Baltimore,   Plattsburg,   and 

on  Lake  Champlain  relieve  the  disgraceful  sur- 
render [of  Washington,  D.  C.];  Crittenden's  age 
and  the  Senate;   British  movements.     A.  L.  S. 
*  2  p. 

1814  Curd,   Spencer.     Logan   County,    Kentucky.     Execution 
Dec.  12  against  George  Bell  and  Crittenden  in  favor  of 

Morton  Maulding.  Printed  form  filled  in  D.  S. 
lp. 
[1814?]  Anderson,  R[obert]  C[lough].  To  Crittenden.  Youth 
alone  debarred  Crittenden  from  U.  S.  Senate; 
offers  aid  to  Crittenden  for  U.  S.  Senate  in  nsext 
legislature.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1815  *    Maulding,   West.     Assignment   of  interest   in   execution 
Jan.  16  against  George  Bell  and  Crittenden  to  Samuel 

Gray.     D.  S.     1  p. 
1815-16       C[rittenden],    J[ohn]   J[ordan].     Memorandum   book;    ac- 
Jan.  24  counts;  lawsuits.     A.  D.  S.     13  p. 

June  28 

1815  Pendleton,  John  T.     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To  Reuben 

Feb.  5  Anderson,  executor  of  estate  of  Edmond  Bacon, 

Franklin  County  [Kentucky].     Notice  of  protest 

of  note  endorsed  by  Bacon.     Printed  form  filled 

in.     D.  S.     1  p.     V 

1815  Dallas  Alexander]  J.     Washington   [D.   C]     To  Major 

Apr.  12  General  [Andrew]  Jackson,  New  Orleans.     Noti- 

fication that  peace  has  been  declared  with  [Great 
Britain];  Jackson's  great  services  to  his  country; 
reports  of  Jackson's  ill  treatment  of  Louisiana 
judges  and  citizens  sent  to  President,  and  Jack- 
son's report  on  same  requested.     Copy.     2  p. 

1815  Pendleton,  John  T.     Frankford,  Kentucky.     To  Reuben 

Aug.  5  Anderson,  executor  of  estate  of  Edmond  Bacon, 

Franklin  County  [Kentucky].     Notice  of  protest 

of  note  endorsed  by  Anderson.     Printed  form 

filled  in.     D.  S.     1  p. 

1815  Pendleton  Academy.     Trustees.     Order  that  bonds  due 

Nov.  6  said  institution  be  put  into  hands  of  Crittenden 

for  collection.     Copy.     1  p. 


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1815 

Dec.  22 


1816 

May  10 

1816 

June  18 

1816-18 

June  20 
June  15 

1816-22 

July  12 
Aug.  31 


1815  Innes,  Harry.     Franklin  County,  Kentucky.     To  Maria 

Dec.  10  [Innes].     Her  visit  to  Washington  [D.  C]  at  the 

President's  house.     Copy.     2  p. 
Mason,  John  T.     Washington  [D.  C]    To  Judge  Harry 

Innes.     Praise    of   Maria   [Innes];  her   visit   to 

Washington;  Congress  and  the  next  Presidential 

election.     Copy.     2  p. 
Machir,  John.     To  [James]  Hughes  &  Talbot.     Agreement 

to  continue  suit  of  Machir  and  Bealls  heirs  vs. 

Margaret  Hamilton.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
Innes,  Harry.     Franklin  County,  Kentucky.     To  Maria 

[Innes].     Her  intended  visit  to  Newport,  Rhode 

Island;  good  advice.     Copy.     2  p. 
Lewis,  Gabriel  &  Co.     Russell ville  [Kentucky].     Account 

against  Crittenden.     A.  D.  S.     3  p. 

Ross,  David,  and  heirs  of  John  May,  Virginia.  Land  suit 
against  Richard  B.  Mason,  Maryland.  Bill  in 
chancery;  subpoena;  return;  amended  bill; 
answer;  agreement  of  plaintiff's  attorney;  order 
for  survey;  plaintiffs'  agreement  as  to  notice; 
original  plat  and  field  notes ;  depositions  of  John 
Isaacs,  Henry  French,  Benjamin  Fields,  Benja- 
min Taylor,  John  Helm,  Jacob  Vanmeter,  Isaac 
Vanmeter,  and  Philip  Hammond.     Copy.     35  p. 

lee,  John  H.  Woodford  County  [Kentucky].  Order  on 
Crittenden  for  money  in  favor  of  Herbert  P. 
Gaines.     Receipt  on  reverse.     A.  D.  S.     2  p. 

May,  John,  heirs  of.  [Virginia.]  Land  suit  against 
Richard  B.  Mason  [Maryland].  Bill  in  chancery; 
subpoena;  return;  answer;  order  for  survey; 
amended  answer,  including  record  of  previous 
suit  begun  March  8,  1786,  including  depositions 
of  Hancock  Lee,  Philip  Taylor,  John  Smith, 
Philip  Hammond.     Copy.     33  p. 

Madison,  J.  Logan  Co.,  [Kentucky].  Receipt  to  West 
Maulding  for  $572.26  revenue  tax  from  Logan 
County,  [Kentucky].  D.  S.  "by  G.  W.  Clark 
Clk."     1  p. 

Crittenden,  John  J[ordan],  and  John  Roberts.     Promissory 
note  to  the  managers  of  the  Russellville  [Ken- 
tucky] Masonic  Hall  Lottery.     D.  S.     1  p. 
52880°— 13 2 


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July  28- 
Aug.  8 

1816-22 

Aug.  16 
Aug.  30 


1817 
Jan.  15 


1817 

Feb. 22 


1817 

Mar 

.13 

1817 

Apr. 

22 

1817 

May  4 

1817 

Sept 

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1817 

Oct. 

10 

1817 

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19 

1817 

1818 

Jan. 

20 

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Ewing,  Young.  Eeceipt  to  Crittenden  for  taxes  and 
militia  fines  for  year  1815.     A.  D.  S.     1  p. 

Perry,  John.  Receipt  to  Crittenden  for  money.  A.  D.  S. 
lp. 

Hawkins,  Benj[amin].  Receipt  to  Francis  Moore  for 
money.     A.  D.  S.     1  p. 

Perkins,  Benj[amin].     Receipt  to  Crittenden.     D.  S.    1  p. 

Lee,  John,  heirs.  Deed  to  David  Hardin  for  land  in  Bar- 
ren County,  Kentucky,  incomplete.     4  p. 

Bacon,  Charles  P.  Frankfort,  [Kentucky].  To  Thomas 
Arnold.     Collection  of  a  draft.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

Greenup,  Christo[pher].  Frankfort,  Kentucky.  Will. 
A.  D.  S.     6  p. 

Speed,  Thomas.  Washington,  D.  C.  To  John  H.  Todd. 
Description  of  certain  members  of  the  House  of 
Representatives;  bill  to  pension  Revolutionary 
officers;  internal  improvement;  Spanish  affairs. 
Copy.  3  p. 
1818  Speed,  Thomas.     Washington,  D.  C.     To  John  H.  Todd. 

Jan.  20  Pension  for  Revolutionary  soldiers;   court-mar- 

tial of  Commodore  [Oliver  Hazard]  Perry  and 
Captain  [John]  Heath  [Marine  Corps].  Copy.  1  p. 
1818  Todd,    John    H.     Frankfort,    [Kentucky].     To    [Thomas 

Feb.  4  Speed].     Ability  of  U.  S.  Representatives  [John] 

Holmes  and  [William]  Lowndes ;  oratorical  powers 
of  [John  J.]  Crittenden;  bills  in  [Kentucky]  legis- 
lature, namely:  new  election  of  Governor  (de- 
feated), establishment  of  40  banks  (passed),  tax 
on  Kentucky  branches  of  U.  S.  Banks  (passed) ; 
criticisms  in  each  case.     Copy.     4  p. 

Spronle,  Charles.  Frankfort,  Kentucky.  Deed  to  land  in 
Frankfort.  Kentucky,  to  Joseph  Scott,  Frankfort, 
Kentucky.     Printed  form  filled  in.     D.  S.     2  p. 

Pindell,  Thomas  H.  Lexington,  [Kentucky].  To  John 
Bibb.  Order  on  Bibb  for  money  in  favor  of 
Levin  L.  Shreve.  A.  L.  S.  1  p.  Memoranda 
of  Crittenden  on  reverse. 

Lewis,  Sarah.  Order  on  Crittenden  to  deliver  to  John 
Bearden  amount  of  pension  due  for  husband's 
services  in  "the  late  war,"  also  the  certificate. 
D.  S.  "her  mark."     1  p.     Receipt  on  reverse. 


1818 

Mar. 

4 

1818 

Mar. 

23 

1818 

June 

2 

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1818 
July  28 


1818 

July  28 


1818 

Aug.  12 

1818 

Sept.    9 

1818 

Sept.  11 

1818 

Nov.    7 


1818 

Oct. 

[1818?] 
[1818?] 
[1818?] 
[1818?] 

1819 

Jan.  17 


1819-22 

Feb. 
Oct.    1 

1819 
Mar.    3 


Clay,  Henry.  Frankfort  [Kentucky].  To  Jacob  Castle- 
man,  John  H.  Hanna,  and  John  H.  Todd.  Ac- 
cepts an  invitation  to  a  dinner  in  conjunction 
with  colleague  [Richard  Mentor  Johnson].  Copy. 
lp. 

Johnson,  Richard  M[entor].  Blue  Lick  Springs  [Ken- 
tucky]. To  [Jacob  Castleman,  John  H.  Hanna; 
and  John  H.  Todd.  Is  unable  to  accept  invita- 
tion to  a  dinner  in  company  with  Henry  Clay. 
Copy.     1  p. 

Ponlk,  Elizabeth.  Order  on  Crittenden  to  deliver  to 
William  Gist  amount  of  her  pension  and  the  cer- 
tificate.    D.  S.  "her  mark."     1  p. 

Rector,  William.  St.  Louis,  Missouri.  To  Crittenden. 
Acknowledges  receipt  of  money  delivered  by 
Samuel  Hadley.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

Smith,  George  and  Elizabeth.  Franklin  County,  Ken- 
tucky. Deed  to  land  in  Franklin  County,  Ken- 
tucky, to  Thomas  L.  Bryan.     Copy.     3  p. 

Lewis,  George.  K[ing]  G[eorge]  County,  V[irgini]a. 
Power  of  attorney  to  John  S.  Chapman  to  sue  for, 
and  dispose  of,  land  and  build  warehouse. 
A.  D.  S.     3  p. 

Marshall,  John  J.  Suit  against  Rawleigh  Colston  et  al. 
Order  for  survey.     Copy.     1  p. 

C[rittenden],  Jfohn]  J[ordan].  List  of  sons  and  heirs  of 
Fielding  Lewis.     A.  D.  S.     1  p. 

Chapman,  John  S.  List  of  lands  [Fielding  Lewis  estate] 
made  for  Major  George  Lewis.     A.  D.  S.     2  p. 

[Lewis,  Fielding,  estate.]  List  of  claimants  to  lands, 
called  "defendants."     3  p. 

[Lewis,  Fielding,  estate.]  Plat  of  tract  of  land,  giving 
claimants.     1  p. 

Chapman,  John  S.  Frankfort  [Kentucky].  To  George 
Lewis,  King  George  County,  Virginia.  Suit  for 
land ;  great  scarcity  of  cash.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

Whitley,  Nimrod.  Court  record  in  suit  against  William 
Hardridge.     Copy.     20  p. 

West,  William.  Lexington  [Kentucky].  To  John  Lewis, 
Russellville,  Kentucky.  Judgment  against  Lewis 
favor  of  William  O.  Bledsoe;  power  of  attorney 
to  William  R.  West  to  receive  money  from  Lewis; 
memorandum;  receipt.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 


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1819 

June  5 


1819 

June    8 


1819 

July  10 


1819 

July  28 

[1819?] 

[July  ?] 

1819 

July 

1819 

Aug.  17 

1819 

Aug.  27 


1819 

Aug.  29 

1819 

Sept.    2 

1819 

Sept.    2 


1819 

Oct.  18 

1819 

Oct. 


Johnson,  Richard  M.  Great  Crossing  [Kentucky].  Order 
on  Richard  Smith  to  pay  money  to  J.  F.  Bal- 
linger;  four  endorsements;  protested.  A.  D.  S. 
3  p. 

Sebree  &  Johnson.  Great  Crossing,  [Kentucky].  Order 
on  Colonel  Joseph  Eve  to  pay  money  to  Richard 
M.  Johnson;  three  endorsements;  protested. 
A.  D.  S.     5  p. 

Breckinridge,  J.  Cabell.  Lexington,  [Kentucky].  To 
[John  H.]  Todd.  Desires  office  of  U.  S.  District 
Attorney  for  Kentucky  and  requests  letter  of 
commendation  from  Judge  [Thomas]  Todd  to 
President  [Monroe] .     Copy.     1  p. 

Tilford,  James.  Cumberland.  To  Crittenden.  His  equi- 
table title  to  land  in  possession  of  Myers ;  desires 
suit  be  brought  for  possession.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

C[rittenden],  J[ohn]  J[ordan].  To  Gabriel  Slaughter, 
Frankfort,  Kentucky.  Memoranda  on  suit  for 
James  Tilford.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

Read,  A.  F.     Account  against  Crittenden.     A.  D.  S.     1  p. 

Breathitt,  C.  &  Co.  Russellville,  [Kentucky].  Account 
against  Crittenden.  Receipt  on  reverse.  D.  S. 
2  p. 

Crittenden,  John  J[ordan].  Order  on  Presley  N.  Obannon 
to  pay  Augustine  Byrne  &  Co.  money.  State- 
ment of  his  account  with  Obannon  and  receipt 
by  Byrne  &  Co.  on  reverse.     A.  D.  S.     2  p. 

Mosley,  James.  Receipt  to  Crittenden  for  money. 
A.  D.  S.     1  p. 

Connolly,  John.  L'Assomption,  Canada.  Deed  to  land 
in  Kentucky  to  Alexander  Mabbut,  of  L'Assomp- 
tion, Canada.     D.  S.     4  p. 

Mabbnt,  Alexander.  L'Assomption,  Canada.  Agreement 
with  John  Connolly,  L'Assomption,  Canada,  rela- 
tive to  proceeds  of  land  deeded  to  Mabbut;  trust 
deed  to  Mabbut  by  Connolly  for  land  in  Canada. 
Copy.     5  p. 

Marshall,  John  J.  Suit  for  land  against  Rawleigh  Colston, 
order  for  survey,  survey,  plot  and  account.     3  p. 

Sneed,  Achilles.  Account  against  Presley  Edwards  and 
Crittenden.     Receipt  on  reverse.     A.  D.  S.     2  p. 


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1819  Bibb,  Richard,  Jr.     Russellville  [Kentucky].     To  Critten- 

Nov.   6  den,   Frankfort,    Kentucky.     Need   of   Thomp- 

sons going  to  Russellville;  contest  with  Samuel 
Vance   about  Morehead's  negroes;    removal  of 
Jacob  W.  Walker  to  Illinois.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1819  Crittenden,  John  J[ordan].     To  Gab[riel]  Lewis,  Russell- 

Nov.  15  ville,     Kentucky.     Judgment    of    William    O. 

Bledsoe  [against  John  Lewis].     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1819  Lewis,    Gab[riel].     Russellville,    Kentucky.     To   Critten- 

Nov.  28  den.     Judgment  of  [William  O.]  Bledsoe  against 

J[ohn]   Lewis    and   William   West's   interest   in 
same.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1819  Hardin,  Martin  D.     Promissory  note  in  favor  of  Bacon, 

Dec.  17  Samuels  &  Co. ;  protest.     D.  S.     2  p. 

1819  Kendall  &  Russells.     Receipted  bill  to  Crittenden  for  two 
Dec.  20  years'  subscription  to  the  " Argus  of  Western 

America."     Printed  form  filled  in.     D.  S.     1  p. 

1820  Dunlap,  Nancy,  and  George  Baltzell.     In  consideration  of 
Jan.  1  hire  of  negro  woman  from  Elizabeth  Lee,  agree  to 

pay  certain  sum  and  clothe,  and  maintain  negro 
woman's  three  children.     D.  S.     1  p. 

1820  Kentucky,   General  Assembly.     An  act   authorizing  the 

Ian.  1  appointment  of  two  commissioners  to  settle  the 

boundary  dispute  with  Tennessee  commissioners. 
Copy.     3  p. 

1820  Connolly,  John.     L'Assomption,  Canada.     Deed  to  Alex- 

Jan.  3  ander  Mabbut,  L'Assomption,  Canada,  to  lands 

under  condition  Mabbut  take  care  of  Connolly  for 
life.     Copy.     6  p. 

1820  McBeath,    Margaret.     L'Assomption,    Canada.     Convey- 

Jan.  3  ance  to  Alexander  Mabbut  of  her  pension  and 

personal  property  upon  consideration  that  Mab- 
but support  her  for  life.     Copy.     4  p. 

1820  Buford,  John.     Versailles,  Kentucky.     Order  on  John  L. 

Jan.  5  Buck  &    Co.,    Natchez,    [Mississippi],    to    pay 

money  to  Miller,  Kinsey  and  Cooper;  four  en- 
dorsements; protest.     A.  D.  S.     4  p. 

1820  Grnndy,  Felix,  and  Will  L.  Brown.     [Nashville  ?  Tennes- 

jan.  24  see].     Memorial  to  Congress  as  Tennessee  Boun- 

dary Commissioners  for  laws  to  enable  the  U.  S. 
Supreme  Court  to  adjudicate  boundary  with 
Kentucky.     D.  S.     2  p. 


22  LIBBARY  OF   CONGRESS 

1820  Grundy,  Felix,  and  Will  L.  Brown.     [Nashville?  Tennes- 

Jan.  24  see].     To  Gabriel  Slaughter,  Lieutenant  Gover- 

nor of  Kentucky.     As  Tennessee  Boundary  Com- 
missioners they  withdraw  their  proposition  for  a 
compromise,  and  wish  to  submit  the  question  to 
the  U.  S.  Supreme  Court.     L.  S.     4  p. 
1820  Clay,    H[enry].     Washington,   [D.   C.].      To   Crittenden. 

Jan.  29  Kentucky-Tennessee  boundary  question;    nego- 

tiations with  Spain;  proposes  recognition  of 
Patriots  and  seizure  of  Texas,  and  Florida  is  ours 
without  an  effort;  Missouri  subject ;  [Kentucky] 
paper  money,  and  its  depreciation.  A.  L.  S. 
3  p.  Printed:  Coleman,  Life  of  Crittenden, 
Phila.,  1871.  I,  39. 
[1820]  [Crittenden,  John  Jordan].     To  the  Kentucky  Legislature. 

[Jan.]  Detailed  report  as  a  commissioner  on  the  bound- 

ary question  between  Kentucky  and  Tennessee, 
giving   history    and    argument.     A.    L.     20    p. 
Printed:    Coleman,  Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila., 
1871.     I,  48. 
[1820]  [Crittenden,  John  Jordan.]     Draft  of  some  of  the  Articles 

[Jan.]  and  substitute  articles  in  Kentucky-Tennessee 

Boundary  agreement.     A.  D.     3  p. 
[1820]  [Grundy,  Felix.]   Draft  of  some  of  the  articles  in  Kentucky- 

[Jan.]  Tennessee  Boundary  Agreement.     A.  D.     3  p. 

[1820]  [Crittenden,  John  Jordan.]     Draft  of  some  of  the  articles 

[Jan.]  in    Kentucky-Tennessee    Boundary    agreement. 

A.  D.     2  p. 
1820  Ashhurst,  Richard.     Pennsylvania.     Petition  in  suit  for 

Feb.  19  money  against  Thomas  E.  Bos  well  and  Bushrod 

Boswell,  Kentucky.     D.  S.  by  Crittenden,  [attor- 
ney] for  plaintiff.     Subpoena,  and  Bond.     6  p. 
1820  Grundy,    Felix.     Murfreesboro    [Tennessee].     To    George 

Feb.  21  M.  Bibb  and  Crittenden,  Frankfort,  Kentucky. 

Requests  that  they  and  other  public  men  assure 
the  people  of  the  high  character  of  Alexander, 
Munsell,  Steel,  and  Fox,  who  surveyed  Ken- 
tucky-Tennessee Boundary  line.  A.  L.  S.  1  p. 
1820  Todd,  John  H.     Washington,  D.  C.     Deed  of  trust  to 

Feb-  24  John  T.  Pendleton  to  secure  a  note  held  by  the 

Frankfort  Bank  [Kentucky].     D.  S.     6  p. 
1820  Mabbut,  Alexander.    L'Assomption,  Canada.     Memoran- 

Feb-  26  dum  to  Alexander  McKenzie  and  Judge  [Jesse 

B.]    Thomas    concerning    John    Connolly,    Sr., 


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24 

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27 

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27 

1820 

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and  Jr.,  and  land  at  Louisville,  Kentucky, 
granted  to  them  by  Lord  Dunmore.  A.  D.  S. 
3  p. 

Scott,  M.  T.  To  Crittenden.  Renewal  of  note  of  General 
[Martin  D.]  Hardin;  same  of  John  J.  Marshall. 
A.  D.  S.  1  p. 
Burrill,  James,  Jr.  Washington,  D.  C.  To  Crittenden. 
Prophesies  Crittenden's  return  to  the  Senate; 
congressional  news  and  comment.  A.  L.  S.  6  p. 
Foster,  John  M.     Receipt  for  plats,  certificates  of  survey, 

and  register's  fees.     A.  D.  S.     1  p. 
Mabbut,    Alex[ander].     Washington   [D.  C.].     Power    of 
attorney  to  Jesse  B.  Thomas  to  dispose  of  and 
recover  title  to  lands  in  Kentucky.     D.  S.     3  p. 
Mabbut,  Alexander.     Washington  [D.  C.].     Deed  to  inter- 
est in  lands  in  Kentucky  to  Jesse  B.  Thomas. 
D.  S.     3  p. 
Lewis,   W.   W.     Elmwood   [Kentucky].     To  Crittenden. 
Has  declined  appointment  as  one  of  the  Directory 
at    Russell ville ;  has    had    proposals    to    go    to 
France;  predicts    large    majority    for    General 
[John]  Adair  [for  Governor].     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1820  Lewis,   Gabriel.     Elmwood,   Kentucky.     To  Crittenden, 

May19  Frankfort,  Kentucky.     Copy  of  assignment  by 

William  O.  Bledsoe  heirs  to  William  West  of 
decree  against  John  Lewis;  comments  thereon. 
A.  L.  S.     5  p. 
1820  Wickliffe,  R[obert].     Statement  of  his  obligation  to  trans- 

May  28  fer  stock  of  the  Bank  of  Kentucky,  belonging  to 

Mrs.  Mary  Parker,  to  Crittenden.     A.  D.  S.     1  p. 
1820  Robinson,  William,  heirs.    Land  suit  against  Jacob  Dufner. 

June  22-  Declaration;  writ  of  ejectment;  amended  decla- 

ration;  order  for  survey;  judgment;  new  trial; 
removal  to  Federal  court;  bond;  copy  of  land 
grants,  will,  and  deeds.     Copy.     26  p. 
1820  Underwood,  J[oseph]  Rfogers].     Glasgow,  [Kentucky].    To 

JuLY  1  Crittenden.     Professional  fees ;  predictions  on  the 

coming  election  for  governor,  representative  to 
Congress,    and    the    legislature    of    Kentucky. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1820  Sharp,  John  &  Co.     Philadelphia.     To  J.  &  P.  Dudley, 

July  25  Frankfort,    Kentucky.     Sends    draft    of    John 

Buford  on  John  L.  Buck  &  Co.  in  favor  of  Miller, 
Kinsey  &  Cooper  with  protest.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 


24  LIBRARY  OF   CONGRESS 

1820  Parker,    Alexander.     Lexington,    [Kentucky].     To   Crit- 

Aug.  2  tenden.     Order  to  deliver  to  John  G.  George  two 

notes  of  John  J.  Marshall.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1820  Wilson,  James.     Henderson,  Kentucky.     Deed  of  trust 

Aug.  5  to  Peter  Bogart  and  Henry  Kneeland.     Copy. 

4  p. 
1820  Patton,  Robert,  Administrator  and  heirs  of.     Fredericks- 

Aug.  burg,    Virginia.     Brief   in    suit    against   James 

Taylor,  Hopkins  County,  Kentucky,  for  purchase 
price  of  land;  memorandum  regarding  same. 
A.  D.     19  p. 

1820  Campbell,  J.  R.     Account  against  Crittenden.     A.  D.  S. 

Oct.  20  1  p. 

1820  Mabbut,    Alexander.     Montreal,    Canada.     To   Jesse   B. 

Oct.  30  Thomas,  Washington,  [D.  C]     Relative  to  the 

family  and  estate  of  John  Connolly,  Sr.  and  Jr. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1820  Kentucky  Gazette  [The].     Receipted  account  against  Crit- 

Nov.  2  tenden.     D.  S.     1  p. 

1820  Anderson,  R[ichard]C[lough],  Jr.    [Washington,  D.  C]    To 

Dec.  20  Crittenden.     Bill  for  surveys  of  Kentucky  mili- 

tary lands;  Missouri  question ;  cession  of  Florida; 
deficiency  in  the  Treasury  excites  little  attention. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1820  Sneed,   Achilles.     Account  against  Crittenden.     Printed 

form  filled  in.     1  p. 

[1820]  Bell,   Benjamin,   and    Nancy    Tapscott.     Yellow  Banks, 

[Kentucky].  To  James  Madison,  Orange 
County,  [Virginia].  Plat  of  land  recently  pur- 
chased from  Madison  and  comments  thereon. 
A.  L.  S.  by  Bell.  Also  signed  by  Tapscott. 
2  p. 

1820  O'Hara,  Kean.    Account  against  Crittenden,  for  tuition 

of  Crittenden's  son  and  daughter.     A.  D.     1  p. 

1821  Blair,  F[rancis]  P[reston].     Columbus,  Ohio.     ToCritten- 
Jan.  6  den.     Journey  from  Kentucky;    opposition  to 

U.  S.  Bank;    character  of  Charles  Hammond; 

lawyers'  anxiety  to  hear  [Henry]  Clay's  speech; 

Greek  designs  suggested  for  Kentucky  bank  notes 

or  if  preferred  use  the  parable  of  the  prodigal 

*  son.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

1821  Post  Office,  [The].    Account  against  Crittenden  for  post- 

Feb.  3  age.     1  p. 


PAPERS  OF   JOHN   JORDAN   CRITTENDEN"  25 

1821  Craig,  E.  W.     Lexington,  [Kentucky].     To  Crittenden. 

Feb.  17  Collection  of  note  of  Edmund  L.  Sterling  &  Co. ; 

depreciation  of  Bank  currency.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1821  Hickman,  B.     Receipt  to  Crittenden  for  taxes  and  militia 

Mar.  15  fine.     A.  D.  S.      1  p. 

1821  Olds,  William.     Statement  that  he  has  employed  Critten- 

Mar.  29  den  as  counsel  in  two  law  suits.     A.  D's  S.     1  p. 

1821  Kinkead,  Archibald.  Woodford  County,  Kentucky.  Mort- 

Apr.  14  gage  to  John  Buf  ord  and  David  Campbell.     D.  S. 

4  p. 
1821  Kinkead,  Archibald.     Woodford  County,  Kentucky.     Bill 

Apr.  20  of  sale  to  James  Quarles  for  five  negro  slaves. 

D.  S.     2  p. 
1821  Edwards,  J.,  Richard  B.  Bohannon,  James  Stevenson,  and 

Apr.  20  James  H.  Elliott.     Valuation  of  five  negro  slaves 

of  A[rchibold]  Kinkead,  for  James  Quarles.    D.  S. 

iP. 

1821  Quarles,  James.     Woodford  County,  Kentucky.     Loan  of 

Apr.  21  five  negro  slaves  to  Ann  Kinkead  and  her  chil- 

dren, the  wife  and  children  of  Archibald  Kin- 
kead, reserving  for  himself  the  legal  title.     D.  S. 

iP. 

1821  Mabbut,  Alexander.     Montreal,   [Canada].     To  Jesse  B. 

May  10  Thomas,  Edwardsville,  Illinois.     Relative  to  the 

estate  of  John  Connelly,  Sr.,  and  Jr.     A.  L.  S. 

2  p. 

1821  Wickliffe,  Rfobert].     Notice  that  he  as  trustee  for  Mary 

May  30  Parker  will  apply  for  new  certificates  of  stock  of 

the  Bank  of  Kentucky,  the  originals  having  been 

lost.     D.  S.     1  p. 

1821  Wickliffe,   R[obert].     Power  of   attorney  as  trustee  for 

May  30  Mary  Parker  to  Robert  Wilkinson  to  transfer 

four  shares  of  stock  of  the  Bank  of  Kentucky  to 

Crittenden.     D.  S.     1  p. 

1821  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Deed  exchanging  real  estate 

June  7  with    Joseph    Scott.     A.    D.    S.     Signed    also: 

Joseph  Scott.     Scott's  receipt  to  Crittenden  for 

bond  on  reverse.     4  p. 

1821  Hawkins,  J.  H.     New  Orleans,  [Louisiana].     To  Critten- 

June  18  den    and    Samuel   Smith    Nicholas.     Excessive 

judgment  of  Wickliffes  against  Bartlet  &  Cox, 

and  arrangements  to  pay  just  amount.     A.  L.  S. 

3  p. 


26  LIBRAE Y  OF   CONGRESS 

1821  Halloway,  John.     Order  on  Crittenden  to  pay  money  to 

July  21  Littell.      A.  D.  S.      1  p. 

1821  Mabbut,  Alexander].     Montreal,  [Canada].     To  Jesse  B. 
July  23  Thomas,  Louisville,  Ohio.     Estate  of  John  Con- 
nolly, Sr.,  and  Jr.;  copy  of  letter  from  Samuel 
Mifflin;  first  trip  on  La  Chene  Canal.     A.  L.  S. 
2  p. 

Dudley,  A.  W.  Frankfort,  [Kentucky].  Receipt  to  Crit- 
tenden for  taxes.     1  p. 

Weisiger,  D[an].  Frankfort,  [Kentucky].  Receipted  bill 
to  Crittenden.     1  p. 

Hunt,  William  Gibbes.  Receipted  bill  to  Crittenden  for 
subscription  to  "W[estern]  Review."     1  p. 

Bacon,  J.  C.  Owen  County,  [Kentucky].  Account 
against  Crittenden  and  John  McKinney.  A. 
D.  S.     1  p. 

Holly,  Horace.  Lexington,  [Kentucky].  To  J[ohn]  Todd. 
Amounts  of  money  given  to  schools  in  the  differ- 
ent states.     Copy.     1  p. 

Letcher,  Robert  P[erkins],  Lancaster,  [Kentucky].  To 
Crittenden.  The  suit  of  Anderson  vs.  Turner; 
good  reports  of  Crittenden ;  advises  Crittenden  to 
" stick  to  the  law."     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

Porter,  William  and  Agness.  Franklin  County,  Kentucky. 
Deed  to  land  in  Frankfort,  Kentucky,  to  John 
Love.     D.  S.     1  p. 

Weisiger,  Dan.  Receipt  to  Crittenden  for  "your  portion 
of  a  Treat  to  the  Members  of  the  Assembly." 
A.  D.  S.     1  p. 

Breathitt,  John.    Account  against  Crittenden.    A.  D.    1  p. 

Johnson,  Francis.  Washington,  [D.  C]  To  Crittenden. 
Governorship  and  government  of  Florida;  faith 
in  General  [Andrew]  Jackson;  praise  of  [Presi- 
dent James]  Monroe's  Cabinet;  presidential  can- 
didates ;  possibilities  of  [William  Jones]  Lowndes. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1822  Vest,  John  J.     Order  to  Crittenden  to  pay  money  to  David 
Apr.  20  Jones.     A.  D.  S.     1  p. 

1822  Harvie,  J.     Five  certificates  that  sums  have  been  paid  by 

May  10  Crittenden    and    credited    on    different    bonds. 

D's.  S.     2  p. 

1822  Gray,  W.  F.     Todd  County,   [Kentucky].     To  Thomas 

June  29  Arnold,  Paris,  Kentucky.     Debt   of  Wiley,  of 

New  Orleans.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 


1821 

Aug. 

6 

1821 

Aug. 

31 

1821 

Aug. 

1821 

Aug. 

1821 

Oct. 

16 

1821 

Nov. 

30 

1821 

Dec. 

14 

1821 

Dec. 

1821 

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1822 

Jan. 

18 

PAPEKS  OF   JOHN  JORDAN  CBITTENDEN  27 

1822  Vest,  John  J.     Receipted  account  against  Crittenden  for 

Aug.  22  carpenter  work.     A.  D.  S.     1  p. 

1822  Henderson,  William.     Authority  for  William  Rogers  to  dis- 

Aug.  23  miss  two  suits.     D.  S.     1  p. 

1822  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Receipt  to  George  P.  Miller, 

Sept.  William  G.  Boyd,  and  Charles  Baird  for  money 

paid  by  sheriff  after  judgment.     A.  D.  S.     1  p. 
1822  Wallace,  Samuel  M.     Woodford,  [Kentucky].     Order  on 

Oct.  4  Crittenden  to  pay  money  to  [Andrew  F.]  Price. 

Receipt  by  Price  on  reverse.     A.  D's.  S.     2  p. 
1822  Wallace,  Samuel  M.     Woodford,  [Kentucky].     To  Crit- 

Oct.  25  tendeni     Requesting  that  he  pay  William  Flem- 

ing money.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1822  O'Hara,  Kean.     Receipted  account  against  Crittenden  for 

tuition  of  Crittenden's  son  and  daughter  and  Mar- 
garet Smith.     A.  D.  S.     1  p. 

1822  Bacon,  J.  C.    Owen  County,  [Kentucky].    Account  against 

Crittenden  and  John  McKinney.     A.  D.  S.     1  p. 

1823  Robertson,   G[eorge].     Lancaster,    [Kentucky].     To   Crit- 
Jan.  8  tenden.     Political  situation  of  Ohio;  strength  of 

[Henry]  Clay  and  others  as  candidates  for  Presi- 
dential nomination.     A.  L.  S.     8  p. 
1823  Hagner,  Peter.     [Washington,  D.  C]     To  Richard  Mentor 

Feb.  18  Johnson.     [Washington,  D.  C]     Claim  of  Capt. 

Robert  Crittenden  for  loss  of  horses  during  Semi- 
nole campaign;  further  evidence  of  the  loss  neces- 
sary.    Copy.     3  p. 
1823  Gay le,  George.     Receipted  account  against  Crittenden  for 

Apr.  1  tuition  of  Margaret  Smith.     A.  D.  S.     1  p. 

1823  Wilcox,  Samuel.     Declaration  in  ejectment  against  Jona- 

May  20  than  Willis.     Blank  form  filled  in.     2  p. 

1823  Edwards,  Presley.     Russellville,  [Kentucky].     To  Critten- 

May25  den.     Claim  to  land  by  heirs  of  Major  David 

Walker.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1823  Bacon,  C[harles]  P.     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To  Thomas 

June  6  Arnold,  Paris,  [Kentucky].     Payment  to  Bacon, 

Samuel   &   Co.;   account   of   Gray,  Bacon   and 
Arnold  with  Bacon,  Samuel  &  Co.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1823  Arnold,    Thomas.     Paris,    [Kentucky].     To    Charles    P. 

June  7  Bacon,  Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     Refusal  to  ac- 

cept  money  in  Commonwealth   paper;  prefers 
nothing.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 


28  LIBKARY  OF   CONGRESS 

1823  Anderson,  R[ichard]  C[lough],  Jr.     To  Crittenden.    Aboard 

June  15  the   John   Adams,   Hampton   Roads,   Virginia, 

about  to  sail  for  Colombia;    old  acquaintances. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1823  Bacon,  Charles  P.     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To  Thomas 

July  5  Arnold,  Paris,   [Kentucky].     Contradicts  state- 

ment made  by  Arnold  regarding  money  and  ac- 
counts.    A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1823  Arnold,    Thomas.     Paris,    [Kentucky].     To   M[artin]    D. 

July  11  Hardin,  Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     Desires  that  he 

take  proper  steps  to  collect  claim  against  Charles 
P.  Bacon.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1823  Waller,  Will  S.     Receipt  to  Crittenden  for  money  in  satis- 

Aug.  22  faction  of  a  judgment  against  Crittenden  and 

George  M.  Bibb  in  favor  of  the  Bank  of  Ken- 
tucky.    D.  S.     1  p. 

1823  Edwards,   Amos.     Greenville   Springs,    [Kentucky].     As- 

Aug.  30  signment  to  Crittenden  of  bond  executed  by  Solo- 

mon P.  Sharp.     D.  S.     1  p. 
1823  Edwards,   Amos.     Greenville  Springs,   [Kentucky].     Re- 

Aug.  30  lease  of  bond  to  Crittenden,  for  value  received. 

D.  S.     1  p. 

1823  Clay,    H[enry].     Ashland,    [Kentucky].     To    Crittenden. 
Sept.  13  Dispute,  trouble,  and  threatened  duel  between 

Breckinridge  and  Wickliffe.  A.  L.  S.  2  p. 
Printed:  Coleman,  Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila., 
1871,  I  59. 

Jouett,  Jack.  Springfield,  [Kentucky?]  Certificate  of 
deposit  by  Paul  J.  Booker.     Copy.     1  p. 

Pearson,  J.  E.  Memorandum  of  agreement  between  Ed- 
mund B.  Pearson  and  James  Peters  for  sale  of 
tobacco.     A.  D.  S.     1  p. 

White,  D.  W.  [David?].  Washington,  [D.  C]  To  John 
Todd.  Subjects  of  great  importance  before  Con- 
gress; war  between  Greece  and  Turkey;  allied 
Powers  of  Europe  against  the  Patriots  of  South 
America;  Amendment  to  Constitution  as  to 
Election  of  President;  tariff;  candidates  for 
presidential  nomination.     Copy.     2  p. 

1824  Hagner,   Peter.     [Washington,   D.   C]     [To   Crittenden.] 
Mar-  x  Claim  for  value  of  horses  lost  by  Capt.  Robert 

Crittenden  during  the  Seminole  Campaign.  L.  S. 
2  p. 


1823 

Sept 

.16 

1823 

Nov. 

1 

1824 

Jan. 

21 

PAPERS  OF   JOHN   JOKDAN   CRITTENDEN  29 

1824  Johnson,    Richard    M[entor].     Washington,    [D.    C] .  To 

Mar.  7  Crittenden.     Faithfulness  to  [George  M.]  Bibb ; 

suit  against  Sullivan  Dorr;  presidential  contest 
between  Clay,  Jackson,  Adams,  and  Crawford; 
Harrisburg,  Pennsylvania,  Convention  for  Jack- 
son.    A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1824  Bibb,  George  M.     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Crittenden. 

Mar.  8  Trip  to  Washington   for   trying   law  suit    and 

not  to  oppose  [Henry]  Clay;  [Henry]  Clay  no 
longer  friend;  [Andrew]  Jackson  nominated  for 
President;  prominent  speakers  and  speeches  in 
case  of  [Robert]  Fulton's  exclusive  right  to  navi- 
gate the  rivers  of  New  York.  A.  L.  S.  11  p. 
Printed:  Coleman,  Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila., 
1871.  I,  60. 
1824  Jones,  William  D.  &  Co.     Cincinnati,  [Ohio].     To  Critten- 

Mar.  15  den.     Law  suits  for  Jones.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1824  Dale,  Reuben.     Shelby  County,  [Kentucky].     To  Critten- 

June  30  den.     Order  to  pay  money  to  T.  B.  Burnett. 

Receipt  for  same  by  Burnett  on  reverse.     A.  L.  S. 
lp. 
1824  Patrick,  Jane.     Lex[ingto]n,  [Kentucky].     Order  to  Crit- 

July  12  tenden  to  allow  H.  L.  &  James  Weir,  Jr.,  a  credit. 

D.  S.     1  p. 
1824  Clark,    George.     Receipt    to    Crittenden    for    tuition    of 

July  16  George  [Bibb]  Crittenden.     A.  D.  S.     1  p. 

1824  Tuttle,  Moses.     Land  suit  against  George  Wymer  et  al. 

July  Answer.     A.  D.  by  Crittenden.     3  p. 

1824  Trimble,  David.     Mount  Sterling,  [Kentucky].     To  Crit- 

Sept.  9  tenden.     Law  case  in  the  Federal  Court,  Benja- 

min Lay  vs.  Young  et  al.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1824  Smith,  Robert  H.     Philadelphia.     To  Crittenden.     The 

Oct.  19  claims  of  [John]  Reed  and  [Standish]  Forde  to 

lands  in  Kentucky.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1824  Clay,    H[enry].     Ashland,    [Kentucky].     To    Crittenden. 

Nov- 10  Suit  of  Gernon  vs.  Simons ;  Ohio  election ;  letter 

from  La  Fayette  to  be  published.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1824  Jones,  Wplliam]  D.  &  Co.     Cincinnati,  [Ohio].     To  Crit- 

Noy- 18  tenden.     Law  suits  for  Jones.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1824  Eafinesqne,  C.  S.     Certificate  that  Crittenden  has  paid  two 

Nov.  27  instalments  on  one  share  of  stock  of  the  Transyl- 

vania Botanic  Garden  Company.     Printed  form 
filled  in.     D.  S.     1  p. 


30  LIBKARY  OF   CONGRESS 

1825  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

Feb.  15  Henry  Clay.     Result   of   Presidential   election; 

charges  against  Clay;  advises  Clay  accept  place 

if  offered  in  Adams'  Cabinet  if  elected.     Two 

copies,  3  and  2  pages.     Printed:  Colton,  Works 

of  Clay,  N.  Y.,  1897,  IV,  117. 

1825  Call,  R[ichard]  K[eith].     Washington,  ID.  C]     To  Crit- 

Feb.  26  tenden.     Appointment  of  [William  R.]  Burnley 

to    West    Point;    appointment    of    [Maj.]    Gen. 

[George]  Izard  as  Governor  of  Arkansas  Territory 

instead  of  Robert  Crittenden.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

Howard,  Thomas  C.  Richmond,  [Kentucky].  To  Crit- 
tenden. Relative  to  suit  for  Howard.  A.  L.  S. 
3  p. 

Scott,  Robert.  Lexington,  [Kentucky].  To  Crittenden. 
Payment  of  fees  in  suit  between  N.  Sanders  and 
executor  of  [James]  Morrison.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

Robertson,  G[eorge].  Lancaster,  [Kentucky].  To  Crit- 
tenden. Strongly  urging  Crittenden  to  become 
a  candidate  [for  Kentucky  Legislature].  A.  L.  S. 
8  p. 

Hawkins,  J.  W.  Frankfort,  [Kentucky].  To  Crittenden. 
Invitation  to  address  inhabitants  of  Franklin  on 
ensuing  election.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

Humphreys,  Charles.  Lexington,  [Kentucky].  To  Crit- 
tenden. Meeting  of  trustees  of  Transylvania 
University  for  election  of  professors  of  the  law 
school;  probable  appointments.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

Clay,  H[enry].  Lebanon,  Ohio.  To  Crittenden.  His  re- 
ception at  Cincinnati  and  Lebanon;  qualities  of 
[De  Witt]  Clinton,  who  was  in  Cincinnati.  Copy, 
lp. 

Foster,  Ephraim  H.  Nashville,  [Tennessee].  To  Critten- 
den. Residence  of  Josiah  Anthony  and  desires 
"to  have  him  sued  instantly."     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

Harper,  J.  Lexington,  [Kentucky].  Cashier's  order  on 
Bank  of  U.  S.  favor  of  Crittenden.  Printed  form 
filled  in.     D.  S.     1  p. 

Clay,  H[enry].  Washington,  [D.  C]  To  Crittenden. 
Rejoices  in  Crittenden's  election  to  the  Kentucky 
Legislature ;  trouble  with  Georgia  over  the  Creek 
lands.  A.  L.  S.  1  p.  Printed:  Coleman,  Life 
of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871,  I  62. 


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1825  Bell,  C.     Receipt  to  Crittenden  for  taxes  and  militia  fines 

Sept.   6  for  year  1824.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1825  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

Sept.  22  Henry  Clay.     Crittenden's  course  with  the  " Anti- 

Reliefs"  and  the  "Reliefs"  in  the  House  of  Rep- 
resentatives of  Kentucky.  Copy.  2  p.  Printed: 
Coleman,  Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871;  I  63. 
Higginbotham,  Manuel.  Record  of  proceedings  in  suit  for 
money  against  Abraham  Baugh;  defendant's  ex- 
ceptions noted.  Copy.  7  p. 
[Clay,  Henry].  Washington,  [D.  C]  To  Crittenden. 
Claim  of  Daniel  Dougherty  for  land  as  heir  to 
Winser  [Windsor  ?]  Brown,  an  officer  of  the  Revo- 
lutionary War.  A.  L.  1  p.  Signature  cut  off. 
Foster,  Ephraim  H.  Nashville,  [Tennessee].  To  Critten- 
den. Location  of  Josiah  Anthony  and  persons 
responsible  for  him.  Extract  from  letter  from 
Josiah  Anthony  referring  to  his  imprisonment 
for  debt,  on  reverse.  A.  L.  S.  2  p. 
1825  Beauchamp,  J[eroboam]  O.     [Frankfort,  Kentucky].     To 

Nov.  18  Crittenden.     Declaration  of  his  innocence  of  the 

murder  of  Colonel  [Solomon  P.]  Sharp,  and  earn- 
estly beseeches  Crittenden's  assistance.     A.  L.  S. 
8  p.     Also  copy  of  same.     10  p. 
1825  Beauchamp,    J[eroboam]0.    [Frankfort,    Kentucky].    To 

Nov-  25  Crittenden.     Urgently  protests  his  innocence  of 

the  murder  of  Colonel  [Solomon  P.]  Sharp  and 
asks  that  justice  be  dealt  him.  A.  L.  S.  7  p. 
Also  copy  of  part  of  same.     5  p. 

1825  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].    Frankfort,  [Kentucky].    To 
Dec-  26  Henry   Clay.     Happenings   in    the    [Kentucky] 

state  legislature;  reluctance  to  engage  in  the 
coming  campaign;  failure  of  resolutions  express- 
ing confidence  in  Clay  and  his  support  of  [John 
Quincy]  Adams.  Copy.  2  p. 
[1825?]  Blair,  F[rancis]  P[reston],  To  Crittenden.  Desires  Crit- 
tenden for  security  on  a  loan;  means  of  payment. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1826  Blair,  W.  P.  S.     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To  Crittenden. 
JAN- 19  His  financial  condition;  requests  loan  of  money. 

A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1826  Foster,  Ephraim  H.     Nashville,  [Tennessee].     To  Critten- 

Feb-  l  den.     Desires  Crittenden  to  proceed  no  further 

in  suit  against  [Josiah]  Anthony.     A.  L.  S.    1  p. 


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1826  Clay,    H[emy].     Washington,  '[D.    C]    To    Crittenden. 

Mar.  10  Suits  for  estate  of  Col.  [James]  Morrison;  condi- 

tion of  affairs  in  Congress;   appointment  of  suc- 
cessor to  Judge  Thomas  Todd.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
Printed:    Coleman,  Life  of  Crittenden.     Phila., 
1871;  I,  63. 
1826  Mercer,   Hugh  [T.  W.]     Fredericksburg,   [Virginia].     To 

Apr.  11  Major  William  Taylor,  Oldham  County,  Ken- 

tucky.    Settlement   of   costs   in   partition   suit 
between  heirs  of  C.  Griffin  and  heirs  of  J.  T. 
Griffin ;  Martin  Walker's  claim  and  bill.    A.  L.  S. 
8  p. 
1826  Craig,  Lewis,  Jr.     Suit  of  ejectment  against  Thomas  T. 

Apr.  12  Worthington  et  al.,  Mason  County,  Kentucky. 

Including  copies  and  exhibit  of  records  in  suits 
extending  back  many  years  to  titles  in  John  May 
and  John  Tabb.     Copy,  with  exceptions  noted 
on  last  page  by  Crittenden.     49  p. 
1826  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

Apr.  22  Henry  Clay,  [Washington,  D.  C]     Trouble  [duel] 

between  Clay  and  [John]  Randolph;  rumor  that 
a  duel  was  fought  between  Clay  and  [John  C] 
Calhoun,  in  which  Calhoun  was  killed;  advice; 
the  Panama  mission;  recognition  of  South 
American  Republics;  quarrel  between  [David] 
Trimble  and  [Joseph]  Vance  with  [George]  Mc- 
Duffie;  course  of  the  Anti-Relief  and  Relief 
parties  in  Kentucky.  Copy.  3  p. 
1826  Clay,    H[enry].     Washington,    [D.    C]     To    Crittenden. 

May  11  Affair   [duel]  with   [John]  Randolph];    [David] 

Trimble's  trouble  with  [George]  McDuffie  and 
speech;  [John]  R[owan's]  opposition  to  [Robert] 
Trimble's  appointment  as  Associate  Justice  of 
the  Supreme  Court  of  the  U.  S.;  treaties  made 
with  Denmark  and  Guatemala.  A.  L.  S.  1  p. 
1826  Ewing,  Robert.     Red  River,  [Kentucky].     To  Crittenden. 

May  26  Requests  information  and  expresses  opinion  on 

[Kentucky]  political  questions;    state  elections 

and   candidates;    rebuilding  the  statehouse  at 

Frankfort.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1826  Clay,  H[enry].     Lexington,  [Kentucky].     To  Crittenden. 

July  10  Intends  to  visit  Frankfort ;    execution  of  [Jero- 

boam O.]  Beauchamp  [the  assassin  of  Solomon  P. 
Sharp].     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 


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26 

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1826  Clay,  H[enry].     Lexington,  [Kentucky].     To  Crittenden. 

Aug.  6  Unable  to  visit  Frankfort  before  his  return  to 

Washington;    hopes  that  Crittenden  will  visit 
Lexington.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1826  Butler,  Afnthony].     Monticello,  [Mississippi].     To  Critten- 

Aug.  29  den.     Butler's  election    to  Mississippi  Legisla- 

ture; political  strife  in  Kentucky;  Butler's  suit 
against  Crockett ;  warm  session  expected  in  Mis- 
sissippi Legislature.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].    To 

Mrs.  Maria  K.  Todd.     Love  note.     Copy.     1  p. 
Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Shelbyville,  [Kentucky].    To 
Mrs.  Maria  K.  Todd.     Love  letter.    Copy.    1  p. 
Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Shelbyville,  [Kentucky].    To 
Mrs.  Maria  K.  Todd.     Love  letter.     Copy.     1  p. 
Adams,  George.     Natchez,  [Mississippi].     To  Crittenden. 
Condolence   for   Crittenden's   defeat   for   [Ken- 
tucky] legislature;    advises  firmness  to  Demo- 
cratic principles  and  healing  of  ruptured  friend- 
ship with  [George  M.]  Bibb.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1826             Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 
Nov.  25  Henry  Clay.     Opposes  rumors  against  Clay;  new 

court  leaders  are  for  General  [Andrew]  Jackson; 
Kentucky  will  support  [Adams]  administration; 
[John]  Boyle's  appointment  to  judgeship  over 
John  Pope  saved  Kentucky  for  Clay;  stated  that 
Clay's  interests  not  concerned  in  next  Presiden- 
tial election;  pleased  at  course  taken  by  brother 
Henry  [Crittenden],  and  hopes  of  his  [Henry  Crit- 
tenden's] election.  Copy.  2  p. 
1826  Call,  G.  W.  Russell ville,  [Kentucky].  To  Crittenden. 
Nov.  27  Disbelief  that  his  brother  [Richard  K.  CaU]  could 

have  had  part  in  publications  in  the  Louisville 
Public  Advertiser,  and  distressed  by  Crittenden's 
ill  feeling  towards  his  brother;  congratulations 
on  his  marriage;  Crittenden's  friends  anxious  for 
him  to  be  a  candidate  for  governor.  A.  L.  S.  3  p. 
1826  Morehead,  Charles  S.  Hopkinsville,  [Kentucky].  To  Crit- 
Nov.  27  tenden.     Robert  Cravens,  in  suit   against  him 

brought  by  Means,  requests  Crittenden  represent 
him  in  Court  of  Appeals.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
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1826  Clay,  Henry.     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Crittenden.    Con- 
Dec.  12  gratulations  on  his  marriage ;  reasons  for  chang- 
ing the  public  printer  in  Kentucky ;  Senate  com- 
mittees rearranged,  giving  to  administration  the 
majorities  in  each  case.     Copy.     1  p. 

[1826]  Miller  Henry,  devisees  of.     Land  suit  against  Jacob  and 

John  Mclntire.     Defendants'  printed  brief.     4  p. 

1827  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  Jfordan].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 
Jan.  12  Henry  Clay.     [George  M.]  Bibb  accepts  office  of 

Chief  Justice  of  Kentucky,  ending  court  dis- 
pute; rebuilding  capitol  at  Frankfort;  criticises 
plan  for  trained  militia.     Copy.     1  p. 

1827  Clay,  H[enry].     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Crittenden.    Ap- 

Jan.  25  pointment  of  Crittenden  and  Thomas  H.  Fletcher 

as  U.  S.  District  Attorneys  for  Kentucky  and 
West  Tennessee,  respectively;  assents  to  Critten- 
den becoming  counsel  for  Taylor  in  suit  against 
Clay.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1827  Clark,    George.     Fayette,    [Kentucky].     To    Crittenden. 

Jan.  26  Approbation  of  his  young  friend  [Crittenden's 

son?]  as  a  student;  account  for  necessities. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1827  Johnson,   E[ichard]  M[entor].     [Washington,   D.   C]     To 

Feb.  6  Crittenden.     Johnson's   suit   with  Green  Clay; 

politics,  he  hopes,  does  not  lessen  their  personal 
friendship;  Crittenden's  confirmation  as  District 
Attorney  for  Kentucky ;  desires  additional  serv- 
ices of  George  Robertson.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1827  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

Mar.  3  Henry  Clay.     Various  candidates  for  Congres- 

sional nomination  in  Kentucky;  [John]  Tyler's 
course  in  the  Senate;  actions  of  the  opposition 
toward  the  administration;  [John  C]  Calhoun 
and  the  treasury  peculations.     Copy.     2  p. 

1827  Addison,  L.  D.     Louisville,  [Kentucky].     To  Crittenden. 

Mar.  6  Inquires  if  Crittenden  has  made  collections  on 

notes.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1827  Addison,   L.   D.     Louisville,   Kentucky.     To  Crittenden. 

Mar.  7  Desires  statement  relative  to  notes  put  in  his 

hands  for  collection.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1827  Lee,  John  H.     Daviess,  Kentucky.     To  James  Madison, 

Apr.  4  Montpelier,  Virginia.     Advises  suit  against  the 

estates  of  Tapscott  and  Bell,  relative  to  land 
settlements.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 


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1827  Barbour,   James.     Washington,   [D.   C]     To  Crittenden. 

May  19  Has  supplied  requested  omission ;  pleased  with 

triumph  of  correct  priciples  in  Kentucky;  Penn- 
sylvania's political  attitude.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1827  Trimble,   Robert.     [Frankfort,   Kentucky].     To  Critten- 

Sept.  3  den.     Requests  Crittenden  to  call  at  post  office 

and    take    out    Trimble's   volume    of    [Henry] 
Wheaton's  [law]  reports.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1827  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

Sept.  3  Henry  Clay.     Clay's  statements  made  in  1824  to 

Crittenden  relative  to  Clay's  refusal  to  vote  for 
[Andrew]  Jackson.  Copy.  1  p.  Printed:  Cole- 
man, Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871;  I,  66. 

Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].  Frankfort,  [Kentucky].  To 
Henry  Clay.  Effect  of  [James]  Buchanan's  letter 
to  Jackson;  charges  made  against  Clay;  Clay's 
letter  to  White.     Copy.     2  p. 

Chambers,  John.  Washington,  Kentucky.  To  Critten- 
den. Many  different  lawsuits;  banters  Critten- 
den in  friendly  way.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].  Frankfort,  [Kentucky].  To 
Henry  Clay.  Treachery  of  the  times  has  swept 
away  many  friends;  Clay's  letter  to  White;  let- 
ters of  [Amos]  Kendall  published  in  the  " Argus  " ; 
vindication  of  certain  charges  against  Crittenden. 
Copy.  2  p. 
1827  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

Nov.  15  Henry  Clay.     Opinion  on  the  charges   against 

Clay;  prospects  of  the  next  election  in  Ken- 
tucky; candidates  for  Vice  President;  Critten- 
den's loss  of  Clay's  letter;  found  by  opponents, 
and  consequences.     Copy.     3  p. 

Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].  Frankfort,  [Kentucky].  To 
Henry  Clay.  Solicits  an  appointment  for  [Hum- 
phrey Marshall]  son  of  John  J.  Marshall  to  West 
Point.     Copy.     1  p. 

Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].  Frankfort,  [Kentucky].  To 
Henry  Clay.  New  York  elections  "like  a  dark 
cloud."     Copy.     1  p. 

Clay,  H[enry].  Washington,  [D.  C]  To  Crittenden. 
Will  soon  present  a  mass  of  testimony  in  his 
behalf  to  the  public;  his  preference  for  Adams 
in  1825;  Crittenden  could  safely  have  kept  out 
of  dispute;  inability  to  obtain  appointment  for 


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Humphrey  Marshall  to  West  Point ;  minority  in 
Congress;  elections  in  New  York;  bright  pros- 
pects in  Virginia  and  North  Carolina.     A.  L.  S. 
3  p. 
1828  Simmerman,  P[eter].     Burksville,  Kentucky.     To  Critten- 

Jan.  3  den.     Testimony  in  suit  of  Haslet  &  McKim 

against  Peter  and  John  Simmerman;  oath  by 
Simmerman  that  testimony  and  deposition  of 
Henry  R.  Simmerman  is  necessary.  A.  L.  S. 
3  p.  " 

Cornelius,  S.  Alexandria,  D.  C.  To  Rpchard]  M[entor] 
Johnson,  Washington,  D.  C.  No  administration 
on  [unnamed]  estate.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

Burnley,  Aflbert]  T.  Yellow  Banks,  [Kentucky].  To  Crit- 
tenden. Crittenden's  knowledge  of  Clay's  atti- 
tude towards  [Andrew]  Jackson  in  1825.  A.  L.  S. 
3  p. 

Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].  Frankfort,  [Kentucky].  To 
Henry  Clay.  ' '  Bargain  and  corruption ;"  Senate 
proceedings  to  try  the  charges  against  Clay ;  letter 
of  [Francis  P.]  Blair.     Copy.     4  p. 

Morehead,  James  T.  Glasgow,  [Kentucky].  To  Critten- 
den. Requests  Crittenden's  services  in  lawsuits. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

Monroe,  James.  Oak  Hill,  [Virginia].  To  Crittenden. 
Sends  memoir  of  his  views  on  public  events, 
founded  upon  his  mission  to  Europe.    Copy.    1  p. 

Johnson,  Fr[ancis].  Bowling  Green,  [Kentucky].  To  Crit- 
tenden. Favorable  turn  of  public  sentiment; 
Clay's  pamphlet;  political  industry  of  Jackson's 
followers;  encloses  a  note  to  [Amos]  Kendall. 
A.  L.  S.  1  p. 
1828  Johnson,  Frfancis].   Bowling  Green,  [Kentucky].   To  Amos 

Apr.  12  Kendall.    Correcting  error  published  in  Kendall's 

newspaper  concerning  [Henry]  Clay.     A.  L.  S. 

IP- 
1828  Johnson,  Fr[ancis].     Bowling  Green,  [Kentucky].    To  Crit- 

June   6  tenden.     Sends    the    amount   of    an   execution 

against  Charles  Campbell;    candidates  for  next 
election  in  the  district;    publication  of  letters. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1828  Trimble,  D[avid].     To  Crittenden.     Requests  Crittenden 

Sept.  16  to  represent  him  in  suit  of  Mosely  vs.  Garrett 

et  al.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 


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1828  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

Sept.  23  Henry  Clay.     Preparation  for  the  contest  in  No- 

vember.    Copy.     1  p. 
1828  Willis,  W[illiam]  T.     Greensburgh,  Kentucky.     To  Crit- 

Oct.   l  tenden.     Work  in  the  county  for  the  November 

election;  prospects.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1828  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

Dec.   3  Henry  Clay.     Consoling  advice  on  political  re- 

verses;   judgships    in   Kentucky;     Crittenden's 
possibilities    for    the    Federal    Judgship.     Two 
copies.     2  p.  each.     Printed:    Coleman,  Life  of 
Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871;  I,  71. 
1828  Johnson,  Richard  M[entor].     Washington,  [D.  C]    To  Crit- 

Dec.  25  tenden.     [Andrew]    Jackson's   possible   Cabinet 

officers;    Crittenden's   nomination   as   associate 
justice  of  the  U.  S.  Supreme  Court.    A.  L.  S.    3  p0 
1828  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

Dec.  27  Henry  Clay.     His  nomination  as  Associate  Jus- 

tice of  U.  S.  Supreme  Court  and  opposition  to  his 
confirmation  by  the  Senate.     Copy.     1  p. 

1828  Chambers,    John.     Washington,    D.    C.     To   Crittenden. 
Dec.  29  Cause  of  delay  in  Crittenden's  confirmation  as 

Associate  Justice  of  U.  S.  Supreme  Court;  same 
referred  to  committee;  Jacksonians  may  block 
confirmation;  speculations  on  Jackson's  Cabi- 
net.    A.  L.  S.     5  p. 

1829  Clay,    H[enry].     Washington,    [D.    C]     To    Crittenden. 
Jan.   6  Suspension  of  Crittenden's  confirmation  as  Asso- 
ciate Justice  of  U.  S.  Supreme  Court.     L.  S.    2  p. 
Printed:    Coleman,  Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila., 
1871;  I,  73. 

1829  Wickliffe,  Charles  A.     Washington,  D.  C.     To  Crittenden. 

Jan.  7  Assurance  that  he  will  aid  all  possible  in  the 

confirmation  of  Crittenden  as  Associate  Justice 

of  U.  S.  Supreme  Court,  and  explains  the  delay 

of  same.     Copy.     3  p. 

1829  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

Jan.  16  Henry  Clay.     Resigned  to  his  fate  as  regards  his 

confirmation  in  the  Senate  as  Associate  Justice 

of  the  U.  S.  Supreme  Court;  State  judgeships  in 

Kentucky.     Copy.     1  p. 

1829  Clay,    H[enry].     Washington,    [D.    C]     To    Crittenden. 

Jan.  27  Exertions  of  Crittenden's  friends  in  the  Senate 

for  his  confirmation  as  Associate  Justice  in  the 


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U.  S.  Supreme  Court ;  intention  of  the  Senate  to 
confirm  no  nominations  during  the  present  ad- 
ministration; uncertainty  of  affairs  at  Washing- 
ton. L.  S.  3  p.  Printed:  Coleman,  Life  of 
Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871;  I,  73. 

1829  Chambers,    John.     Washington,    D.    C.     To   Crittenden. 

Jan.  28  Refusal  of  the  Senate  to  vote  on  Crittenden's 

nomination  as  Associate  Justice  of  U.  S.  Supreme 
Court;  rumor  of  death  of  Jackson;  personals. 
A.  L.  S.  3  p.  Printed:  Coleman,  Life  of  Crit- 
tenden, Phila.,  1871';  I,  79. 

1829  Archer,  W[illiam]  S[egar].     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Crit- 

Feb.  2  tenden.     Opinion  that  Crittenden's  nomination 

will  be  rejected  by  the  Senate;  assurance  of  his 
friendship;  offer  of  future  assistance.  A.  L.  S. 
5  p.  Printed:  Coleman,  Life  of  Crittenden, 
Phila.,  1871;  I,  79. 

1829  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

Feb.  15  Henry  Clay.     Fate   of  his   nomination  in   the 

Senate;  opinion  of  Adams's  administration; 
Clay's  future  occupation;  the  Old  Court  and 
New  Court  parties  of  Kentucky;  predicts  a  Clay 
party  will  predominate  the  state.     Copy.     2  p. 

1829  Union  Philosophical  Society,  of  Transylvania  University. 

May  26  [Lexington,  Kentucky.]     To  Crittenden.     Noti- 

fication by  committee  that  Crittenden  had  been 
chosen  orator  for  July  celebration.  L.  S.  by 
James  Scott,  W.  B.  Kedds  and  Cassius  M.  Clay, 
lp. 

1829  Russellville,   [Kentucky]    Citizens.     To  Crittenden.     In- 

July7  vitation  to  public  entertainment;  testimonial  of 

confidence  and  admiration ;  criticism  of  [Andrew] 
Jackson's  political  practices.  L.  S.  by  22  signa- 
tures as  a  committee.  4  p.  Printed:  Coleman, 
Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871;  I,  76. 

1829  Waddell,  William  Coventry  H.     [Washington,  D.  C]     To 

Aug.  21  Crittenden.     Crittenden's    account    against    the 

Department  of  State  for  services.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1829  Christian    County.     Hopkinsville    [Kentucky].     To    Crit- 

Sept.  7  tenden.     Invitation  to  visit  this  district   with 

Henry  Clay.  L.  S.  by  35  signatures  as  a  com- 
mittee.    2  p. 


1829 

Nov. 

14 

1830 

Mar. 

22 

1830 

Apr. 

26 

PAPERS  OF    JOHN   JORDAN   CRITTENDEN  39 

Blakey,  Thomas.     Logan  Co.,  Kentucky.     To  Crittenden. 
Dissatisfaction  at  the  division  of  the  estate  of 
the  late  William  Haden.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
lee,   Richard  Henry.     Mason  County,   [Kentucky].     To 
Crittenden.     The  death  of  Lee's  wife,  Eliza  [Crit- 
tenden ?]    A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
Chamberlain  Philosophical  &  Literary  Society  of  Center 
College,    Danville,    Kentucky.     To    Crittenden. 
Request   for    address    on   commencement    day. 
L.  S.  by  Charles  G.  Wintersmith  and  Robert 
Nail,  committee.     1  p. 
1830  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

June  l  Henry  Clay.     Is  confident  of  his  own  election ; 

his   preference    for   Clay   for   Presidency;     the 
political  situation  in  Kentucky;   Jackson's  veto 
of  Maysville  Turnpike  bill.     Copy.     1  p. 
[1830?]         Morehead,  A.     To  Crittenden.     Encloses  amount  of  his 

June  12  note.     A.  L.  S.      1  p. 

1830  Bnrnley,  Albert]  T.     Yellow  Banks,  Kentucky.     To  Crit- 

June  13  tenden.     Has    sent    interest    due;   Crittenden's 

political  struggle  for  election  to  U.  S.  Senate; 
Jackson's  veto  of  the  Maysville  turnpike  bill; 
Jackson's  renomination  of  [Mordecai  Manuel] 
Noah  detestable ;  compromise  in  the  case  of  Pick- 
ett's heirs  vs.  Blight's  heirs.     A.  L.  S.     6  p. 

1830  Taylor,  William.     Receipt  for  money  paid  by  Crittenden, 
July  12  amount    of    judgment    against    John    Murphy. 

D.  S.  as  agent  for  Hugh  [T.  W.]  Mercer.     1  p. 

1831  Union   literary   Society  of  Miami  University.     Oxford, 
Mar.  14  Ohio.     To  Crittenden.     Invitation  to  deliver  an 

address  on  the  27th  of  September  following. 
L.  S.  by  C.  B.  Harrison  and  Thomas  T.  Thornton 
as  a  committee.     2  p. 

1831  Mercer,   Hugh  [T.  W.]     Fredericksburg,   [Virginia].     To 

May  7  Crittenden.     Transfer  of  his  business  from  Major 

William  Taylor  to  Crittenden;  Taylor's  business 
abilities;  [Henry]  Clay's  prospects  for  Presi- 
dency; support  of  the  Kentucky  legislature  for 
Crittenden.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1831  [Union  literary  Society]  of  Miami  University.     [Oxford, 

May  9  Ohio.]     To  Crittenden.     Desire  reply  to  previous 

invitation  to  address  the  society.     L.  S.  by  C.  B. 

Harrison  and  T[homas]  T.  Thornton,  committee. 

2  p. 


40  LIBEAEY   OF   CONGKESS 

1831  McNairy,  Boyd  C.     Nashville,  [Tennessee].     To  Critten- 

May9  den.     Crittenden's  candidacy  for  the  legislature; 

Cabinet   change    at   Washington;     approval   of 
Jackson  in  Tennessee;  importance  of  Kentucky 
elections.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1831  Blair,  F[rancis]  P[reston]     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Crit- 

June  10  tenden.     Will  pay  sum  due  Crittenden  if  drawn 

on;    establishing   the   " Globe";    his   wife   has 
ordered  it  sent  to  Crittenden  that  he  may  read 
her  " Hemisphere " ;   Blair's  children;   praise  of 
Jackson;  personals..    A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1831  Flournoy,  T.     Columbus,  Ohio.     To  Crittenden.     [Henry] 

Sept.  24  Clay  should  go  to  the  Senate  instead  of  Critten- 

den.    A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1831  Harris,  Fran[k].     Sublett's  Tavern,  Virginia.     To  Critten- 

Sept.  28  den.     Encloses  money  for  taxes  on   his   Ohio 

land;  personals.     Endorsed  by  Crittenden  that 
the  amount  was  paid  to  Hiram  Harris.     A.  L.  S. 
lp. 
1831  Clay,  Brutus  J.    Paris,  [Kentucky].    To  Crittenden.    Di- 

Oct.  10  vision,  sale,  suit,   and  records  concerning  land 

owned  by  Mrs.  Boston.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1831  Macey,  A.  R.     Bowling  Green,  [Kentucky].     To  Critten- 

Oct.  14  den.     Relative  to  a  note  of  T.  J.  &  J.  Roberts ; 

anti-Masonic  nomination  of  [William]  Wirt  and 
its  effect  on  Henry  Clay ;  meeting  at  Frankfort 
for  nomination  of  Governor  and  Vice  President ; 
proposes  Crittenden  for  Governor.  A.  L.  S.  3  p. 
1831  Clay,    H[enry].     Ashland,    [Kentucky].     To    Crittenden. 

Nov.  20  Suit  of  U.  S.  vs.  Clay  as  executor  for  [James] 

Morrison;  anticipates  a  less  disagreeable  session 
of  Congress;  desires  Crittenden's  counsels  and 
communications.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1831  Buckner,  Richard  A.    Greensburgh,  [Kentucky].    To  Crit- 
ic. 29  tenden.     Gratitude  for  advice ;  Buckner's  con- 
duct toward  his  own  nomination  [for  governor]. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1832  Collins,  Lewis.     Maysville,  [Kentucky].     To  Crittenden. 
Jan.  9  Withdrawal  of  Crittenden's  subscription  to  the 

Maysville  "  Eagle."     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1832  Hanna,  John.     Mills  Point,   Kentucky.     To  Crittenden. 

Feb.  16  Crittenden  to  act  as  counsel  in  certain  lawsuits; 

importance  of  suit  of  Hogue  vs.  Marr.  A.  L.  S. 
2  p. 


PAPEKS   OF    JOHN   JORDAN   CRITTENDEN  41 

1832  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

Feb.  23  Henry  Clay.     Rejection  of  nomination  of  [Mar- 

tin] Van  Buren  [as  Minister  to  Great  Britain]; 
regulation  of  the  tariff;   rumor  of  dissension  be- 
tween Adams  and  Clay;   support  of  Richard  A. 
Buckner  for  Governor.     Copy.     1  p. 
1832  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

Feb.  27  Richard  A.  Buckner.     Contradicts  interpretation 

put  upon  his  own  statement  as  garbled  by  Willis 
relative  to  Buckner' s  candidacy  for  Governor. 
A.  D'ft.  S.     4  p. 
1832  Archer,  W[illiam]  S[egar].     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Crit- 

Mar.   7  tenden.     Difficulty   in  securing  some   appoint- 

ment;   schoolboy  recollections;    peril  in  being 
governor  of  a  state;    ascendancy  of  Branch  [T.] 
Archer  in  Texas.     A.  L.  S.     7  p. 
1832  Helm,  John  L.     Elizabethtown,  Kentucky.     To  Critten- 

Mar.  20  den.     Desires  to  retain  him  as  counsel;  law  mat- 

ters.    A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1832  Letcher,  R[obert]  P[erkins].     Washington,  D.  C.     To  Crit- 

Apr.  10  tenden.     Denial    of   statement   published   in    a 

pamphlet  [by  James  Love]  relative  to  Crittenden 
not  being  entitled  to  the  confidence  of  the  party. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p.     Printed:  Coleman,  Life  of  Crit- 
tenden, Phila.,  1871;  I,  83. 
1832  Clay,  H[enry].     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Crittenden.    De- 

Apr.  15  sires  attention  given  to  two  suits  between  Clay 

and    [James]   Morrison   in    Court    of    Appeals. 
A.  L.  S.    1  p. 
1832  Edwards,    Ninian.     Belleville,    Illinois.     To    Crittenden. 

Apr.  16  Edwards  having  been  wrongly  accused  of  oppos- 

ing the  reduction  of  the  price  of  public  lands  and 
granting  of  preemptions  while  in  the  U.  S.  Senate, 
desires  a  statement  from  Crittenden ;  Edwards's 
true  course ;  fell  senseless  while  delivering  speech 
in  Senate  in  favor  of  reduction.  A.  L.  S.  2  p. 
1832  Archer,  W[illiam]  S[egar].     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Crit- 

JULY  8  tenden.     Personal    friendship;     relative    to    ac- 

ceptance of  a  foreign  mission  if  offered ;  work  of 
the  "  Kitchen  Cabinet."     A.  L.  S.     8  p. 
1832  Russellville  Convention.     Bowling  Green,  [Kentucky].    To 

Sept-   9  Crittenden.     Invitation   to    deliver   address   on 

September  27  or  28;   political  affairs.     L.  S.  by 
seven  signatures.     3  p. 


42  LIBEARY  OF   CONGRESS 

1832  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

Nov.  17  Henry  Clay.     Advises  Clay  to  continue  in  the 

U.  S.  Seriate;   his  own  ambitions.     Copy.     1  p. 
1832  Sergeant,  John.     Philadelphia.     To  Crittenden.     Adverse 

Nov.  19  result  of  recent  elections;  [Henry]  Clay's  success 

in  Kentucky;  Sergeant's  defeat.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1832  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

Nov.  24  Henry  Clay.     Receipt  of  money  from  estate  of 

[James]  Morrison;  expects  Clay  in  Frankfort  be- 
fore going  to  Washington;  Clay  need  not  hurry 
to  Senate,  as  he  can  not  pacify  the  South.     Copy. 
lp. 
1832  Allan,  Chilton.     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Crittenden.   His 

Nov.  26  long  services  with  the  party,  and  present  scheme 

that  will  defeat  him ;  asks  Crittenden  to  intercede 
in  his  behalf.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1832  Leigh,  William.     Halifax  County,  Virginia.     To  Critten- 

Nov.  27  den.     Asks  assistance  for  William  Banks  in  his 

benevolent  purpose ;  their  boyhood  at  Williams- 
burg, [College  of  William  and  Mary].  A.  L.  S. 
lp. 

1832  Clay,  Henry.     Ashland,  [Kentucky].     To  Crittenden.   His 
Nov.  28  service  in  the  U.  S.  Senate;   will  proceed  imme- 
diately to  Washington.     Copy.     1  p. 

1833  Breckinridge,  Robert.     Louisville,  [Kentucky].     To  Crit- 
Feb.  20  tenden.     Holds  promissory  note  from  Thomas 

Triplett  to  William  Tomason,  past  due;  requests 
Crittenden's  attention  thereto.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1833  Nicholas],  S[amuel]  S[mith].     Louisville,  Kentucky.     To 

Feb.  28  Crittenden.     Regrets  inability  to  vote  for  Or- 

lando Brown  because  of  previous  promise  to  vote 
for  [James]  Dana  for  Reporter  of  the  Kentucky 
Court  of  Appeals.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

1833  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

Mar.  2  Sfamuel]    S[mith]    Nicholas,    [Louisville,    Ken- 

tucky]. Regret  that  the  Judges  of  the  Court  of 
Appeals  have  committed  themselves  for  [James] 
Dana  for  Reporter;  Dana's  newspaper  attack  on 
Crittenden.     Copy.     1  p. 

1833  Bibb,    George   M.     Washington,    [D.  C]     To  Albert   T. 

Apr.  5  Burnley,  Yellow  Banks,  Kentucky.     Post  Office 

contracts ;  bad  condition  of  the  roads ;  busy  with 
arguments  for  Bruce  and  Gen'l  [Jas.]  Taylor's 
claims  against  the  Treasury;  investigation  of 
burning  of  the  Treasury  building;  [Henry]  Clay's 


PAPEES  OF   JOHN   JORDAN   CRITTENDEN  43 

tariff  compromise  bill;   [Martin]  Van  Buren  not 
popular.     A.  L.  S.     5  p. 
1833  Union  and  Jefferson  Societies  of  Augusta  College,  [Ken- 

May20  tucky].     To  Crittenden.     Invitation  to  deliver 

address  on  Aug.  7.     L.  S.  by  ten  names  in  same 
hand  writing,  committee. 
1833  Lee,  Richard  Henry.    eMaysville,  Kentucky.     To  Critten- 

Aug.  6  den.     Election  of  William  B.  Philips  as  mayor; 

prospects  for  the  general  election ;  cholera  in  the 
district.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1833  Harlan,   James.     Harrodsburg,   Kentucky.     To   Critten- 

Aug.  8  den.     Fears  that  [Thomas  P.]  Moore  has  defeated 

[Robert  P.]  Letcher  for  Congress;  Letcher's  lack 
of  funds  and  organization.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
[1833]  Nicholas,    Samuel    Smith].     Louisville,    Kentucky.     To 

Sept.  12  Crittenden.     Political  matters;    draft  of  bill  to 

regulate  election  of  U.  S.  Senators.     A.  L.  S. 
5  p,  inc.  enclosure  of  3  p. 
1833  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

Sept.  15  S[amuel]   S[mith]   Nicholas.     Kind  feelings   to- 

ward [William]  Drayton  as  a  Presidential  candi- 
date but  will  stick  to  [Henry]  Clay  to  the  last; 
praise  of  Clay.  Copy.  2  p. 
Bnnn,  Nathan.  Henderson,  Kentucky.  To  Crittenden. 
Claim  to  land  held  by  William  R.  Griffith  and 
Calhoon;  desires  Crittenden's  law  services ;  same 
for  Elenathan  Durfee.  A.  L.  S.  2  p. 
Benham,  Joseph  A.  Louisville,  Kentucky.  To  Critten- 
den. Desires  Crittenden  as  counsel  for  Judge 
[Stephen]  Ormsby  in  suit  over  will  of  Ormsby's 
brother.  A.  L.  S.  1  p. 
Breckinridge,  James  D.  Louisville,  Kentucky.  To  Crit- 
tenden. Suit  in  chancery  in  the  Federal  Court 
of  Pager's  executors  vs.  Bristow  heirs.  A.  L.  S. 
2  p. 
Banks,  William  B.  Halifax  County,  Virginia.  To  Crit- 
tenden. Requests  supervision  of  legal  and  per- 
sonal affairs  of  brother,  Henry  Banks;  his  broth- 
er's misfortunes;  praise  for  [Henry]  Clay  and 
[George  M.]  Bibb;  land  claims.  A.  L.  S.  2  p. 
[1833?]  Botts,  William.  Flemingsburg,  [Kentucky].  To  Critten- 
den. Desires  examination  of  papers  in  suits 
against  John  McKee.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 


1833 

Sept 

.  16 

1833 

Oct. 

3 

1833 

Nov. 

12 

1833 

Dec. 

3 

44  LIBRAE Y   OF   CONGRESS 

1834  Clay,    H[enry].     [Washington,    D.    C]     To    Crittenden. 

Apr.  8  Appointments  of  Monroe  and  Saunders  approved  ; 

Virginia  and  New  York  elections;  Senate  has 
not  concurrence  of  House  of  Representatives; 
Orlando  Brown  in  Washington;  shameless  party 
spirit  in  the  House  of  Representatives.  A.  L.  S. 
lp. 

1834  Haydon,  John  W.     Hancock  County,  [Kentucky].     Plain- 

Apr.  29  tiff  in  suit  against  St.  Clair  Young;  judgment  for 

defendant;  appeal.     Copy.     4  p. 

1834  Morehead,  James  T.     Bowling  Green,   [Kentucky].     To 

May  17  Crittenden.     Demand   for   Congressional   docu- 

ments reporting  debates;  Clay's  latest  speech; 
Decline  of  the  Jackson  party.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

1834  Elkton  [Kentucky]  Citizens.     To  Crittenden.    Citizens  call 

May  19  a   convention    to   meet    July   4th    to   consider 

dangerous   assumption  of  power   by  President 

Jackson,  invite  Crittenden  to  be  present.     L.  S. 

by  9  names  in  one  handwriting.     2  p. 

1834  Love,  James.    Washington,  [D.  C]    To  Crittenden.    Strife 

May  27  for  presidential   succession;    President  Jackson 

abandoned  by  Virginia  and  New  York;  presi- 
dential candidates;  interests  of  [John]  McLean, 
[Martin]  Van  Buren,  and  [Henry]  Clay.  The 
debate  on  Jackson's  " Protest";  President's 
hostility  to  present  U.  S.  Bank;  contest  for 
the  speaker's  chair;  Cabinet  appointments;  in 
midst  of  election  contest  between  [Thomas  P.] 
Moore  and  [Robert  P.  Letcher];  talent  in  the 
House  of  Representatives;  praise  for  Crittenden. 
A.  L.  S.     8  p. 

1834  Love,  James.    [Washington,  D.C.]    To  Crittenden.    Love's 

May  30  views  of  next  presidency  differ  not  from  those  of 

[Henry]  Clay ;  election  contest  between  [Thomas 
P.]  Moore  and  [Robert  P.]  Letcher  about  closed; 
confirmation  of  [Mahlon]  Dickerson  [as  Secretary 
of  the  Navy]  and  [Andrew]  Stevenson  [as  minister 
to  Great  Britain];  Jackson  party  threatens  to 
punish  U.  S.  Bank  officials  for  contempt;  note- 
worthy speech  of  [Amos]  Davis;  [Robert  P.] 
Letcher  will  owe  his  seat  to  [Amos]  Davis;  wig- 
wam still  in  trouble;  "Mrs.  [John  Henry]  Eaton 
is  against  Jackson."     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 


PAPERS  OF   JOHN   JORDAN   CRITTENDEN  45 

1834  Mclean,  Alney.     Greenville,  [Kentucky].     To  Crittenden. 

June  17  Denounces  President  Jackson  and  his  policies ; 

candidates  for  the  state  election;  expects  much 
good  from  the  Elkton  [Kentucky]  convention. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1834  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

June  19  Randolph  Railey,  Jr.     Order  to  Railey  on  Wil- 

liam D.  Young  for  amount  of  judgment  obtained 
for  A.  F.  Price's  administrators;  Railey's  receipt 
on  reverse.     Copy.     2  p. 
1834  Coleman,  Chapman.     Louisville,  [Kentucky].     To  Critten- 

June29  den.     Efforts  and  plans  of  Charles  [Anderson] 

Wickliffe   to   defeat  Crittenden  for   the  U.   S. 
Senate.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1834  Morehead,  James  T.     Allensville,  [Kentucky].     To  Crit- 

Aug.  5  tenden.     Sends  official  blanks;  election  returns. 

A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1834  Madison,  James.     Montpelier,  [Virginia].     To  George  Joy. 
Sept.  9  Incident  in  the  life  of  Lafayette ;   certain  letters 

sent  to  [John  Quincy]  Adams;  orders  in 
Council  relative  to  the  embargo;  detailed  cir- 
cumstances attending  the  declaration  of  war 
[of  1812]  and  its  termination;  practice  of  im- 
pressment by  Great  Britain;  failing  in  health. 
Copy.     6  p. 

Wickliffe,  C[harles]  A[nderson].  Springfield,  Kentucky. 
To  Crittenden.  Denies  that  he  has  spoken 
abusively  of  Crittenden.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].  Frankfort,  [Kentucky].  To 
S[amuel]  S[mith]  Nicholas.  Urges  him  to  inter- 
pose in  the  expected  duel  between  Marshall  and 
Rowan.     Copy.     1  p. 

Enrodelphian  Society  of  Saint  Josephs  College.  Bards- 
town,  Kentucky.  To  Crittenden.  Invitation  to 
deliver  an  address  on  April  14.  L.  S.  by  4  names 
in  one  handwriting,  committee.     1  p. 

Cincinnati  Citizens.  Cincinnati,  Ohio.  To  Crittenden. 
Invitation  to  attend  celebration  of  first  settle- 
ment by  native  citizens  on  April  7th.  L.  S.  by 
A.  G.  Gano,  chairman,  and  A.  N.  Riddle,  secre- 
tary.    1  p. 

1835  Whig  Society  of  South  Hanover  College.     South  Hanover, 
Apr.  6  Indiana.     To  Crittenden.     Informs  him  that  he 

has  been  made  an  honorary  member,  and  invites 


1834 

Nov. 

14 

1834 

Dec. 

18 

1835 

Feb. 

7 

1835 

Mar. 

31 

46  LIBKABY   OF   CONGEESS 

him  to  deliver  oration  at  commencement.     L.  S. 
by  Samuel  H.  Thomson  and  George  F.  Whit- 
worth,  committee,  in  one  handwriting.     2  p. 
1835  Professional  Teachers  State  Convention.     Lexington,  Ken- 

Aug.  10  tucky.     To  Crittenden.     Invitation  to  deliver  an 

address  during  first  week  in  November.  L.  S.  by 
J.  Dunham,  Rev.  R.  Davidson,  and  J.  L.  Van 
Doren,  committee,  in  one  handwriting.     1  p. 

1835  Crittenden,    J[ohn]   Jfordan].     Washington,    [D.    C]     To 
Dec.  23  J[ames]  T.  Morehead,  [William]  Owsley,  J[ohn] 

Harvie,  and  Orlando  Brown.  Affairs  with 
France;  [William  Henry]  Harrison  nominated 
for  Presidency  by  Pennsylvania,  and  its  impor- 
tance; Anti-Masonic  Convention  of  Pennsylva- 
nia of  no  consequence;  thinks  Kentucky  should 
immediately  adopt  nominations  of  Pennsylvania ; 
great  contest  in  Virginia  for  [Hugh  Lawson] 
White ;  [Daniel]  Webster  not  justly  appreciated ; 
contest  settled  against  him,  and  he  has  Critten- 
den's sympathy.     Copy.     6  p. 

1836  Marshall,  Humphrey.  To  Crittenden.  Affairs  with  France ; 
Jan.   5  the  President's  actions,  rights,  and  powers  rela- 
tive to  France  and  France's  course.     Copy.     2  p. 

1836  Daggett,  David.     New  Haven,  [Connecticut].     To  Crit- 

Jan.   6  tenden.     Condemns  present   "Jack  Cade"    ad- 

ministration; personals.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1836  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Or- 

Jan.   7  lando  Brown.     British  offer  and  acceptance  of 

mediation  for  settlement  of  our  differences  with 
France.     Copy.     2  p. 
1836  Reeves,  B.  H.     Fayette,  [Missouri].     To  Crittenden.   Price 

Jan.  13  of  Crittenden's  lands  in  Missouri;  [Hugh  Lawson] 

White,  Whig  favorite  for  Presidential  nomination 
in  Missouri;  [William  H.]  Ashley  is  announced  as 
a  candidate  for  Governor  of  Missouri.  A.  L.  S. 
2  p. 

1836  Harvie,  J[ohn].    Richmond,  Virginia.    To  Crittenden.    Li- 

Jan.  18  troducing  Hodijah  [B.]  Meade  with  great  praise; 

Van  Buren  party  preponderant  in  Virginia;  per- 
sonals.    A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1836  Buford,    John.     Frankfort,    Kentucky.     To    Crittenden. 

Jan.  25  Bill  to  raise  the  salaries  of  judges  rejected  by 

Kentucky  Senate ;  divorce  bill;  [Louisville,  Ken- 
tucky],. Cincinnati  [Ohio]  and  Charleston  [South 


PAPERS  OF   JOHN   JORDAN   CRITTENDEN  47 

Carolina]  railroad  charter;  harmony  in  Frank- 
fort; [Henry]  Clay's  letter  accepting  senatorship. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1836  Marshall,  Humphrey].     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To  Crit- 

Feb.   3  tenden.     His  pension  memorial  to  Congress ;  de- 

sires to  know  the  cause  of  its  delay;  opinion  on  his 
claims.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1836  Brown,  Orlando.     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To  Crittenden. 

Feb.  11  Crittenden's  maiden  speech;  how  the  news  was 

received  by  Crittenden's  family;  character  of 
[Willie  P.]  Mangum;  passage  of  the  [Louisville], 
Cincinnati  and  Charleston  railroad  bill;  bill  bor- 
rowing and  appropriating  a  million  dollars 
passed ;  State  elections  and  candidates.  A.  L.  S. 
4  p. 

1836  Marshall,  Humphrey].     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To  Crit- 

Feb.  27  tenden.     His  pension  claim;  criticizes  actions  of 

[J.  L.]  Edwards;  Marshall's  previous  statement 
and  knowledge  of  the  character  of  Mrs.  [Andrew] 
Jackson;  affairs  with  France ;  slavery  in  District 
of  Columbia.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1836  Washington  L[iterary]   Society,   of  Washington  College, 

M^R-   4  Washington,  Pennsylvania.    To  Crittenden.    No- 

tification of  having  made  him  an  honorary  mem- 
ber, and  congratulating  him  for  the  faithful  dis- 
charge of  his  duties  to  the  public.  L.  S.  by  J.  F. 
Irons,  A.  Jones,  in  one  handwriting,  and  T.  Mc- 
Giffin.     1  p. 

1836  Athenian  Society,  of  Indiana  College.     Bloomington,  In- 

M^R-   8  diana.     To  Crittenden.     Notification  of  election 

as  honorary  member  and  invitation  to  deliver  an 
address  on  last  Wednesday  in  September.  L.  S. 
by  J.  W.  Lowe,  A.  J.  Thickstun,  and  M.  M. 
Campbell,  all  in  one  handwriting.     2  p. 

1836  Marshall,  Humphrey].     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To  Crit- 

MaR-  27  tenden.     His   pension    claim    before    Congress ; 

wishes  to  know  cause  of  delay;  condemns  J.  L. 
Edwards;  political  condition  of  the  country  un- 
der present  administration.  2  A.  L's.  S.  2  p. 
and  4  p. 

1836  Metcalfe,  Thomas.     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Crittenden. 

ApR-   5  Notification  of  appointment  as  representative  of 

Kentucky  to  a  convention  to  meet  in  Knoxville, 


48  LIBEAKY  OF   CONGKESS 

Tenn.,  July  4th,  to  consider  the  construction  of 
the  [Louisville,  Cincinnati  and  Charleston]  Rail- 
road.    A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1836  Letcher,  R[obert]  P[reston].     Lancaster,  [Kentucky].     To 

May  3  Crittenden.     [James]  Clark's  gubernatorial  cam- 

paign; criticism  of  Clark;  comparison  of  [Daniel] 
Webster  with  [Henry]  Clay.  A.  L.  S.  7  p. 
Printed  (in  part) :  Coleman,  Life  of  Crittenden 
Phila.,  1871,  I,  98. 

1836  Crittenden,    J[ohn]    J[ordan].     Washington,    D.    C.     To 

June  3  Mrs.  J.  B.  Whiting,     Unsuccessful  endeavor  to 

have  her  husband  stationed  at  Louisville. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1836  Woodford  County  Citizens.     Versailles,  [Kentucky].     To 

July  13  Crittenden,    Lexington,    Kentucky.     Invitation 

to  a  public  dinner  to  be  given  in  his  honor; 

praise.     L.  S.  by  9  names  in  one  handwriting  as 

a  committee.     1.  p. 

1836  Franklin  County  Citizens.     Frankfort,   [Kentucky].     To 

July  18  Crittenden,  [Frankfort,  Kentucky].     Invitation 

to  a  public  dinner;  great  praise.  L.  S.  by  10 
signatures  as  a  committee. 

1836  Reily,  John.    Berlin,  [Germany].    To  Crittenden.    Leaves 

Aug.  2  Berlin  for  St.  Petersburg;    expensive  living  at 

St.  Petersburg;  cost  of  furs  and  travel;  St. 
Petersburg's  growing  importance  as  a  consular 
station;  desires  diplomatic  mission  in  Germany. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1836  Pope,    Nathaniel.     Kaskaskia,    Illinois.     To   Crittenden. 

Aug.  3  Appreciations  for  favors;    condemns  [Benjamin 

W.]  Leigh  for  his  attitude  relative  to  claims  on 
Virginia ;  Illinois  elections ;  surplus  revenue  and 
popularity  of  [Henry]  Clay's  land  bill;  condemns 
exaction  of  specie  for  public  lands;  believes 
[William  H.]  Ashley  is  elected  Governor  of  Mis- 
souri.    A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1836  Railey,  Randolph,  Jr.     Versailles,  [Kentucky].     To  Crit- 

Nov.  13  tenden.     Inquiry  relative  to  disposal  by  Railey 

of  money  received  from  [William  D.]  Young  for 
Crittenden;   other  legal  business;   Railey  leaves  • 
for  Mississippi;  hopes  [William  Henry]  Harrison 
will  be  elected.    A.  L.  S.     1  p. 


PAPEKS  OF   JOHN   JOBDAN   CRITTENDEN  49 

1836  Pope,    Nathaniel.     Kaskaskia,    Illinois.     To   Crittenden, 

Nov.  20  Washington,  [D.  C]     Favorable  intelligence  as 

to  the  Presidential  election  in  various  states; 
sends  additional  testimony  for  Pope's  bill  before 
Congress;  purposes  to  be  elected  to  the  Senate 
in  December.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1836  Crittenden,   J[ohn]   J[ordan].     Washington,    [D.   C]     To 
Dec.  10  T[homas]  L[eonidas]  Crittenden,  [New  Orleans, 

Louisiana?]  Location  of  various  members  of 
the  family  throughout  the  country;  extended 
advice  as  to  his  character,  habits,  and  behavior. 
A.  L.  S.  8  p.  Printed  in  part:  Coleman,  Life 
of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871;  I,  99. 

[1836?]  Taylor,  Z[achary].  To  [Abijah]  Mann,  [Jr.]  Full  and 
lengthy  discussion  approving  Mann's  course  in 
introducing  to  Congress  resolution  to  do  away 
with  General  in  Chief  of  the  Army  and  equalizing 
the  pay  of  officers  of  the  Army  and  Navy.  L.  S. 
52  p.     Marked  "Copy." 

[1836?]  Porter,  A[lexander].  [Washington,  D.  C]  To  Crittenden. 
Texas  and  Sam  Houston's  victory  before  the 
Senate;  three  private  bills,  one  for  a  pension. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1837  Bntler,  B[enjamin]  F[ranklin].     [Washington,  D.  C]     Cir- 
Jan.  11  cular   stating   that   the   War   Department  has 

stocks  and  bonds  belonging  to  Indian  tribes  and 
that   the  Commissioner  of  Indian  Affairs  has 
entire  charge  of  this  business.     Copy. 
1837             Pope,    Nathaniel.     Kaskaskia,    Illinois.     To   Crittenden. 
Jan.  16  Pope's    claims    before    Congress    presented    by 

[Lewis  Fields]  Linn;  Crittenden's  speech  in  an- 
swer to  [Thomas  Hart]  Benton;  salary  of  district 
judges  and  comparative  value  of  same  to  ten 
years  past.  A.  L.  S.  3  p. 
1837  Harris,  C[arey]  A.  [Washington,  D.  C]  To  John  Tilford, 
Jan.  28  Lexington,    Kentucky.     Funds    of    Indians    on 

hand  for  buying  state  bonds.     Copy.     On  same 
document  with  Butler  Circular,  Jan.  11,  1837. 
1837             Dudley,  P[eter].     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To  [Henry]  Clay 
Jan.  30  and  Crittenden.     Previous  transmission  to  Secre- 

tary of  War  of  an  application  to  Congress  for 
indemnity   for   loss   in   cost   of   equipping   the 
Regiment    of   Volunteer    mounted   gunners   of 
52880°— 13 4 


50  PAPEBS  OF   JOHN   JORDAN   CEITTENDEN 

Kentucky  in  service  of  the  U.  S.  [in  war  of 
1812].     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1837  Meade,  H[odijah]  B.     Hermitage,  [Virginia.]     To  Critten- 

Feb.   4  den.     Claim  in  Congress  for  half  pay  due  his 

father  for  Revolutionary  War  services;  con- 
demns Virginia's  Senators.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1837  Harris,  C[arey]  A.     [Washington,  D.  C]     To  Rpchard] 

Mar.   9  M[entor]  Johnson.     No  funds  at  present  for  pur- 

chasing bonds  of  Northern  Bank  of  Kentucky; 
will  have  funds  within  six  months.  Copy.  On 
same  document  with  Butler  circular,  Jan.  11, 
1837. 

1837  Harris,  C[arey]  A.     [Washington,  D.  C]     To  John  Tilford, 

Mar.  20  Lexington,  Kentucky.     Circular  stating  that  the 

Office  of  Indian  Affairs  frequently  has  funds  for 
purchase  of  State  stocks,  giving  manner  of  pur- 
chase. Copy.  On  same  document  with  Butler 
circular,  Jan.  11,  1837. 

1837  Johnson,  Richard  M[entor].     [Lexington,  Kentucky].     To 

Mar.  21  John  Tilford.     C[arey]  A.  Harris  will  purchase 

State  bonds  during  the  coming  summer.     Copy. 

On  same  document  with  Butler  circular,  Jan.  11, 

1837. 

1837  Johnson,  Richard  M[entor].     Lexington,  [Kentucky].     To 

Mar.  21  C[arey]  A.  Harris,  [Washington,  D.  C]     Bonds 

for  sale  are  for  State  of  Kentucky  and  not  for 
bank,  but  has  informed  Major  [John]  Tilford  that 
the  sale  is  closed;  Northern  Bank  has  agreed  to 
dispose  of  bonds ;  importance  of  giving  Western 
States  advantages  of  public  money;  bonds  for 
previous  sale  will  be  forwarded.  Copy.  On 
same  document  with  Butler  circular,  Jan.  11 
1837. 

1837  Harris,  C[arey]  A.     [Washington,  D.  C]     To  John  Tilford, 

Apr.   4  Lexington,  Kentucky.     Bonds  received,  insuffi- 

cient funds  for  purchasing  all,  but  can  do  so 
within  few  days.  Copy.  On  same  document 
with  Butler  circular,  Jan.  11,  1837. 

1837  Eakin,  James.     [Washington,  D.  C]     To  John  Tilford, 

May   9  Lexington,  Kentucky.     Remittance  of  amount 

due  for  Kentucky  State  bonds  purchased  for 

Indians.    Copy.    On  same  document  with  Butler 

circular,  Jan.  11,  1837. 


PAPEBS  OF   JOHN   JORDAN   CRITTENDEN  51 

1837  Harris,  C[arey]  A.     [Washington,  D.  C]     To  John  Tilford, 

May  9  Lexington,  Kentucky.     Transmission  of  money 

for  Kentucky  [State]  bonds.  Copy.  On  same 
document  with  Butler  circular,  Jan.  11,  1837. 

1837  Harris,  C[arey]  A.     [Washington,  D.  C]     To  John  Tilford, 

May  12  Lexington,  Kentucky.     Secretary  of  the  Treas- 

ury on  account  of  the  derangement  of  monied 
affairs  in  New  York  declines  making  amount  of 
[Kentucky  State]  bonds  payable  there.  Copy. 
On  same  document  with  Butler  circular,  Jan.  11, 
1837. 

1837  Harris,  C[arey]  A.     [Washington,  D.  C]     To  James  Clark, 

May  17  Frankfort,   Kentucky.     Interest    on   Kentucky 

State  bonds  will  be  accepted  only  in  gold  or  silver 

or  its  equivalent.     Copy.     On  same  document 

with  Butler  circular,  Jan.  11,  1837. 

1837  Pope,    Nathaniel.     Kaskaskie,    Illinois.     To   Crittenden. 

June   7  Disappointed  in  not  meeting  Crittenden  in  St. 

Louis ;  extra  session  of  Congress ;  [Thomas  Hart] 

Benton,  currency  and  the  U.  S.  Bank.     A.  L.  S. 

3  p. 

1837  Victoria,  Queen  of  Great  Britain.     To  [Andrew  Jackson] 

June  27  President  of  the  United  States.     Commission  of 

Henry  Stephen  Fox  as  Minister  Plenipotentiary 
to  the  United  States.  Copy.  3  p.  Certifica- 
tion by  Daniel  Webster.  Department  of  State 
seal  attached.     1  p. 

1837  Harris,  C[arey]  A.     [Washington,  D.  C]     To  J[ames]  T. 

June  28  Morehead,  Frankfort,  Kentucky.     On  account  of 

derangement  of  money  affairs  of  the  county,  the 
[War]  Department  can  not  fulfil  its  provisional 
arrangement  for  purchase  of  Kentucky  State 
bonds.  Copy.  On  same  document  with  Butler 
circular,  Jan.  11,  1837. 

1837  Marshall,  J[ohn]  J[ay].     Louisville,  [Kentucky].     To  Crit- 

June30  tenden.     Claim  of  Mrs.  Innes  against  Marshall; 

McKinney's  suit  against  Marshall.    A.  L.  S.    2  p. 

1837  Porter,  Alexander].     Oak    Lawn,  [Louisiana].     To  Crit- 

JuLY  2  tenden.     Character  of  circuit  judge  of  Louisiana; 

condition  of  the  currency;  Whigs  in  Congress 

should  not  propose  a  national  bank.     A.  L.  S. 

3  p. 


52  LIBRARY  OF   CONGRESS 

1837  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordaD].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

July  14  S[amuel]  Sfmith]  Nicholas.     Nicholas'  speech  at 

Louisville  relative  to  currency  and  banks.     Copy. 
lp. 
1837  Johnson,  Richard  M[entor].     White  Sulphur  Springs,  [Ken- 

July  31  tucky].     To  Crittenden.     Annoyed  by  the  suit  of 

Dorr,  and  desires  [William]  Owsley  as  counsel; 
fee  in  steamboat  Providence  suit.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1837  Bullock,  J[ames]  M.     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To  Critten- 

Aug.  16  den.     Gives  plisposition  made  of  surplus  revenue 

of  the  United  States  deposited  with  the  State  of 
Kentucky.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1837  Porter,  Alexander].     Oak  Lawn,  [Louisiana].     ToCritten- 

Sept.  11  den.     Effect  of  recent  elections  on  President  Van 

Buren's  message;   decline  of  the  Jackson  party. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
[1837]  Crittenden,  [John  Jordan].     Speech  delivered  in  U.  S.  Sen- 

Sept.  27  ate  on  the  proposed  financial  system.     Copy  sent 

by  G[ales]  &  S[eaton],  printers,  for  correction. 
29  p. 
1837  Tilford,    John.     Lexington,    [Kentucky].     To    K[ichard] 

Oct.  5  M[entor]  Johnson,   [Washington,   D.   C]     [War 

Department's]  inability  to  purchase  Kentucky 
State  bonds ;  wishes  to  know  when  it  will  be  able 
to  do  so.     Copy.     On  same  document  with  But- 
ler circular,  Jan.  11,  1837. 
[1837]  Crittenden,  [John  Jordan].     Speech  delivered  in  U.  S.  Sen- 

Oar.  12  ate  on  constitutionality  of  laws  on  Bankruptcy. 

Copy  sent  by  G[ales]  &  Sfeaton],  printers,  for  cor- 
rection.    19  p. 
1837  Harris,  Cfarey]  A.     [Washington,  D.  C]     To  John  Tilford, 

Oct.  17  Lexington,  Kentucky.     War  Department  is  ar- 

ranging to  carry  out  its  agreement  to  purchase 
Kentucky  State  bonds.     Copy.     On  same  docu- 
ment with  Butler  circular,  Jan.  11,  1837. 
1837  White,  Joseph  M.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Sends 

Nov.  15  Crittenden  two  baskets  of  champagne.     A.  L.  S. 

ip. 

1837  Hnston,  Felix.     Vicksburg,  [Mississippi].     To  Crittenden. 

Dec.  1  Introduces  [Sergeant  Smith]  Prentiss.     A.  L.  S. 

lp. 
1837  Stevenson,  Thomas  B.     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To  Crit- 

Dec.  8  tenden.     Appointment    of    Stevenson    by    the 


PAPERS   OF    JOHN    JORDAN    CRITTENDEN  53 

Franklin  Agricultural  Society  to  prepare  a  memo- 
rial to  Kentucky  Legislature  to  enact  a  law  pro- 
viding for  geological  survey  of  the  State;  re- 
quests information  to  be  used  in  same.  A.  L.  S. 
lp. 

1837  Dorman,    C.    P.     Lexington,    Virginia.     To    Crittenden. 

Dec.  10  [Whig]  victories  in  New  York;  Van  Buren's  mes- 

sage undignified;  Whigs  and  Jackson  party  of 
Virginia  desire  that  [Henry]  Clay  succeed  Van 
Buren;  has  quit  public  life.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1837  Stevenson,  Thomas  B.     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To  Crit- 

Dec.  12  tenden.     Geological  survey  law  up  before  Ken- 

tucky Legislature ;  desires  plan  of  the  Massachu- 
setts Agricultural  Society;  Van  Buren's  message. 
A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1837  Metcalfe,   Thomas.     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To  Critten- 

Dec.  19  den.     Asks   cooperation  in  procuring   appoint- 

ment of  Barton  S.  Alexander  as  a  cadet  [to  West 
Point] ;  the  Convention  Bill  debated  in  the  Ken- 
tucky Legislature.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1837  Brown,    0[rlando].     Frankfort,    Kentucky.     To    Critten- 

Dec.  20  den.     Passage  of  the  Convention  Bill  by  Ken- 

tucky Legislature;  probable  result.  A.  L.  S. 
lp. 

1837  Tilford,   John.     Lexington,   [Kentucky].     To  C[arey]  A. 

Dec.  25  Harris,  Washington,  D.  C.     Kentucky  Legisla- 

ture desires  of  Governor  [James]  Clark  informa- 
tion in  regard  to  sale  of  [Kentucky]  State  bonds ; 
wishes  time  named  when  the  money  for  bonds 
can  be  expected;  more  Kentucky  bonds  for  dis- 
posal. Copy.  On  same  document  with  Butler 
circular,  Jan.  11,  1837. 

1837  Owsley,  William.     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To  Crittenden. 
Dec  31  Bequests  Crittenden  to  subscribe  for  the  Balti- 
more " Patriot"  for  him;   probable  result  of  the 
Convention  bill.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

[1837?]  Cass,  Lew[is].  Brief  and  argument  to  Congress  for  cor- 
recting pension  of  Thomas  Quartrill.  Copy. 
3  p. 

1838  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  Jfordan].     Memoranda  of  judgment  of 
Jan.   l  [Mrs.]  Innes  vs.  [John  J.]  Marshall.     A.  D.  S.     1  p. 

1 838  Harris,  C[arey]  A.     [Washington,  D.  C]     To  John  Tilford, 

JAN-   3  Lexington,  Kentucky.     As  soon  as  treaties  be- 

fore the  Senate  are  passed  the  Kentucky  State 


54  LIBRAKY  OF   CONGRESS 

bonds  can  be  taken;  more  Indian  funds  for 
bonds.  Copy.  On  same  document  with  Butler 
circular,  Jan.  11,  1837. 

1838  Crittenden,   J[ohn]   Jfordan].     Washington,    [D.   C]     To 

Jan.   7  0[rlando]  Brown,  [Louisville,  Kentucky].    Letter 

of  [John]  Calhoun;  Brown's  explanation  to 
[Henry]  Clay;  recommends  Kentucky's  attitude 
towards  [Henry]  Clay  and  William  Henry  Harri- 
son for  Presidency;  disapproves  Convention  bill 
in  Kentucky.     Copy.     4  p. 

1838  Wickliffe,  C[harles]  A[nderson].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky]. 

Jan.  13  To  Crittenden.     Opposition  to  Jackson  and  Van 

Buren  administrations;  convention  bill  not  ap- 
proved by  the  people;  [James]  Guthrie's  alle- 
giance to  Van  Buren ;  opinion  of  John  C.  Calhoun. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1838  Brown,   Mason.     Frankfort,   Kentucky.     To  Crittenden. 

Jan.  24  School  affairs  of  Robert  [Henry  Crittenden] ;  con- 

stitutional convention  will  fail;  Legislature  ar- 
ranges for  free  school  and  water  supply  by  lot- 
tery.    A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1838  Johnson,   Richard  M[entor].     [Washington,   D.   C.  ?]     To 

Jan.  31  Crittenden.     Gratitude  for  favors ;    will  pay  him 

for  trouble  in  compromising  suit  as  to  the  steam- 
boat Providence.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1838  Noland,  C.  F.  M.     Batesville,  Arkansas.     To  Crittenden. 

Feb.  4  Whig's  interest  in  abolition ;  denounces  John  C. 

Calhoun  and  South  Carolina ;  newspaper  indorse- 
ment of  [Henry]  Clay  for  President;  Arkansas 
Legislature.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1838  Johnson,    Richard   M[entor].     [Washington,    D.    C]     To 

Feb.  5  Crittenden.     Sorry  he  can  not  send  a  greater 

sum  of  money.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1838  Brown,  Mason.     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To  Crittenden. 

Feb.  19  Praise  for  work  of  last  [Kentucky]  Legislature; 

condemns  convention  bill;  newspapers  will  op- 
pose convention  if  they  speak  at  all,  but  "  Jour- 
nal's" course  not  known;  [Henry]  Clay's  increas- 
ing popularity.     A.  L.  S.     5  p. 

1838  Duncan,  Garnett.     Louisville,  Kentucky.     To  Crittenden. 

Feb.  20  Encloses  a  missive  for  President  [Van  Buren]; 

welfare  of  [Thomas  L.  Crittenden]  who  has  aban- 
doned his  trip  to  Texas;  praise  for  Mrs.  Chap- 
man Coleman  and  her  affection  for  her  father 


PAPERS  OF   JOHN  JORDAN   CRITTENDEN  55 

[Crittenden];  Kentucky  banks  again  in  opera- 
tion.    A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1838  Wingate,    Thomas   S.     Shelby   County,    Kentucky.     To 

Feb-  22  Henry  Clay  and  Crittenden.     Transmits  resolu- 

tions of  the  Clear  Creek  Academy  Polemic  Society 
approving  the  talents  and  exertions  of,  and  ex- 
pressing confidence  in  Clay  and  Crittenden  and 
sanctioning  the  legislature's  nomination  of  Henry 
Clay  for  President  and  pledging  their  support. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1838  Crittenden,  [John  Jordan].     Speech  delivered  in  the  U.S. 

Feb.  22  Senate  in  opposition  to  the  subtreasury.     Re- 

porter's copy.     55  p. 

1838  Pope,    Nathaniel.     Kaskaskia,  Illinois.     To   Crittenden. 

Mar.  1  Pleased  with  Crittenden's  speech  on  [John  C] 

Calhoun's  abstractions; will  support  [Henry] Clay 
as  a  candidate  for  President;  preemption  law; 
insincerity  of  the  supporters  of  the  subtreasury; 
Pope's  bill  before  Congress.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1838  Tucker,  [Nathaniel]  B[everly].     Williamsburg,  [Virginia]. 

Mar.  9  To  Crittenden.     Introducing  Dr.  Peachy ;  invita- 

tion to  join  in  the  celebration  at  Williamsburg, 
Virginia,  of  Virginia's  Declaration  of  Independ- 
ence on  May  15th;  college  days.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1838  Johnson,    Francis.    Louisville,    [Kentucky].    To   Critten- 

Mar.  9  den.     Political  effect  of  duel  between  [William 

J.]  Graves  and  [Jonathan]  Cilley;  the  Kentucky 
Constitutional  Convention  as  a  party  question; 
subtreasury  scheme ;  [Henry]  Clay  and  other  can- 
didates for  Presidency;  time  for  national  con- 
vention.    A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1838  Porter,  Alexander].    Oak  Lawn,  [Louisiana].     ToCritten- 

Mar.  9  den.     Duel  between   [William  J.]   Graves   and 

[Jonathan]  Cilley.  Appointment  of  Porter  as  a 
delegate  to  the  National  Whig  Convention ;  time 
and  place  of  holding  same;  rejoices  over  [Henry] 
Clay's  chances  for  success.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1838  Forsyth,  John.     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Andrew  Stev- 

Mar.  12  enson,  [London,  England].     Detailed  account  of 

burning  of  the  steamboat  Caroline  by  the  British 
at  Schlosser,  New  York,  for  presentation  to  Great 
Britain  for  redress.  Copy.  11  p.  Certificate 
by  Daniel  Webster  with  Department  of  State 
seal  attached.     1  p. 


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1838  Hunt,  Memucan.     Washington,    [D.  C]     To  Crittenden 

Mar.  24  Texas's  fertility  and  productiveness  necessitates, 

system  of  paper  credit  and  requests  Crittenden 
to  furnish  an  abstract  of  a  plan  for  such.     A.  L.  S. 
4  p. 
1838  Clark,  James.     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To  Crittenden. 

Apr.  12  Requests  Crittenden  and  Richard  M[entor]  John- 

son to  compel  the  War  Department  to  fulfill  a 
contract  wherein  Kentucky  agreed  to  sell  Internal 
Improvement  bonds  to  C[arey]  A.Harris  as  Com- 
missioner of  Indian  Affairs.  L.  S.  3  p. 
Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].  Washington,  [D.  C]  To 
Thomas  L[eonidas]  Crittenden,  Louisville,  Ken- 
tucky. Advice,  personal,  and  family  matters. 
A.  L.  S.  3  p. 
Ingersoll,  J[oseph]  R[eed].  Philadelphia.  To  Crittenden. 
Introduces  Charles  S[tewart]  Davies,  who  goes 
to  Washington  relative  to  the  boundary  dispute 
between  Maine  and  Canada.  A.  L.  S.  1  p. 
Butler,  A[nthony].  Augusta,  Georgia.  To  Crittenden. 
Departure  from  Washington;  affairs  with  [Henry] 
Clay ;  Resumes  practice  of  law  and  requests  return 
of  law  books  loaned  to  Crittenden.  A.  L.  S.  3  p. 
William  &  Mary  College  students.  [Williamsburg,  Vir- 
ginia.] To  Crittenden.  Invitation  to  a  celebra- 
tion on  July  4.  L.  S.  by  5  names  in  one  hand- 
writing. 
Leigh,  B[enjamin]  W[atkins].  Richmond,  [Virginia].  To 
Crittenden.  Leigh's  illness;  interest  in  Presi- 
dential candidates;  prefers  [Henry]  Clay;  [John 
C]  Calhoun's  pseudo-disclosure  to  the  Richmond 
Whig.  A.  L.  S.  4  p 
[1838?]  Nicholas],  S[amuel]  S[mith].  Louisville,  Kentucky  To 
[July  10]  Crittenden,  Frankfort,  Kentucky.    Sends  scheme 

for  [Henry]  Clay  to  effect  a  compromise  with 
[Martin]  Van  Buren.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1838  Tallmadge,   N[athaniel]  P[itcher].     Washington,   [D.   C] 

July  15  To  Crittenden      Publication  of  his  " Remarks" 

on   [Silas]   Wright's   proposition   to   repeal  the 
Deposit  act.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1838  Benson,  John  S.     Baltimore,  [Maryland].     To  Crittenden. 

July  16  Desires  the  privilege  of  writing  Crittenden's  biog- 

raphy.    A.  L.  S.     3  p. 


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PAPERS  OF    JOHN   JORDAN   CRITTENDEN  57 

1838  Woodford    County   Citizens.     Versailles,    Kentucky.     To 

July  31  Crittenden.     Invitation  to  a  public  dinner  to  be 

given  to  H[enry]  Clay,  Crittenden,  and  Richard 

Hawes  on  August  10.     L.  S.  by  7  names  in  one 

handwriting. 

1838  White,  Hugh  L[awson].     Freeland,  [Tennessee].     To  Crit- 

Sept.  l  tenden.     Their  friendship;    Jacksonism  is  like 

small  pox;  fever  in  Tennessee.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1838  [Crittenden,  John  Jordan].     Brief  in  the  case  of  Curd  Steel 

Sept.  et  al.  vs.  Wallace  Bennett.     A.  D.     35  p. 

1838  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To 

Oct.  29  James  Brestow,  Lexington,  Kentucky.     Critten- 

den's suit  against  Brestow  on  a  promissory  note. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1838  Slaughter,    Phil.     Culpeper,    Virginia.     To    Crittenden, 

Nov.  23  Washington,  D.  C.     Service  with  Crittenden's 

father  in  the  War  of  the  Revolution;  introduces 
John  B.  Dade,  an  applicant  for  appointment  as 
doorkeeper  of  the  Senate.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1838  Crittenden,    J[ohn]    J[ordan].     Washington,    D.    C.     To 

Dec.  3  Maria  K.  Crittenden.     Safe  arrival;  upsetting  of 

coach;  temporarily  at  Brown's  Tavern.     A.  L.  S. 
2  p. 

1838  Thornton,  Mrs.     Mobile,  Alabama.     To  Critter  den.     Safe 
Dec  17  arrival;  family  matters.     A.  L.     3  p. 

1839  Breckinridge,  John.     Albany,  [New  York].     To  Critten- 
Jan.  2  den.     Desires  autographs  for  William  B.  Sprague 

of  Crittenden  and  of  other  prominent  Kentucki- 
ans.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1839  Spragne,  W[illiam]  B.     Albany,  New  York.     To  Critten- 

Jan.  2  den.     Desires  autographs  of  well-known  persons 

of  Kentucky.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1839  Wickliffe,  R[obert].     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To  Critten- 

Jan.  2  den.     Suit  of  Poage  vs.  Waldron;    condition  of 

the  banks  in  Kentucky;  affairs  in  the  Kentucky 
Legislature.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
[1839]  Crittenden,   J[ohn]   J[ordan].     [Washington,   D.   C]     To 

Jan.  29  M[aria]  K.  C[rittenden].     Sends  shell  presented 

by  Capt.  Armstrong,  in  care  of  [Albert  T.]  Burn- 
ley; recent  assembly  ball;  family  matters ;  [Gar- 
rett] Davis  not  a  doubtful  friend.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1839  Crittenden,    J[ohn]    J[ordan].     Washington,    D.    C.     To 

Feb.  28  M[aria]  K.  C[rittenden].     Departure  for  home; 

debate  in  the  Senate ;  marriage  of  [Joseph  Rogers] 


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Underwood  to  [Elizabeth]  Cox.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
Printed:    Coleman,  Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila., 
1871;  I,  109. 
1839  love,  James.     New  Orleans,  Louisiana.     To  Crittenden. 

Mar.  3  Payment  to  [Albert  T.]  Burnley;   departure  for 

Texas;  rebellion  in  Mexico;  pushing  the  Indian 
westward;   securing  a  loan  for  Texas;   compari- 
son of  affairs  in  the  United  States  with  those  in 
Texas.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1839  Gales  &   Seaton.     Washington,   [D.  C]     To  Crittenden. 

Apr.  1  Request  for  printing  speech  made  by  Crittenden 

in  favor  of  his  own  bill  against  spoils  system. 
A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1839  Vicksburg  Citizens.     Mississippi.     To  Crittenden,  Vicks- 

Apr.  5  burg,  Mississippi.     Invitation  to  a  public  dinner. 

L.  S.  by  7  signatures,  as  a  committee.     1  p. 
1839  Prentiss,  Sfergeant]  S[mith].     Vicksburg,  Mississippi.     To 

Apr.  16  Crittenden,     Frankfort,     Kentucky.       Incloses 

money  for  Morris ;  disappointed  at  missing  Crit- 
tenden at  Vicksburg  and  Natchez;    hopeful  of 
Whig  success  in  Mississippi.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1839  Maysville  Athenaeum.     Maysville,  [Kentucky].     To  Crit- 

Apr.  19  tenden.     Notification  of  Crittenden's  election  as 

an  honorary  member.     A.  L.  S.  by  William  P. 
Connell,  Corresponding  Secretary. 
1839  Dickins,  Asbury.     [Washington,  D.  C]     To  Crittenden. 

Apr.  19  Circular  letter  transmitting  "  The  Collection  of 

Acts  of  Congress  and  Official  Instructions  and 
Opinions  Respecting  Public  Lands,"  in  two  vol- 
umes.    Printed  circular. 
1839  Chamberlain  and  Demologian  Societies  of  Centre  College. 

May  20    ,  Danville,    Kentucky.     To    Crittenden.     Invita- 

tion to  deliver  address  in  September.     L.  S.  by 
Presley  Ewing  and  Thomas  H.  Wallace.     1  p. 
1839  William  and  Mary  College  Students.     [Williamsburg,  Vir- 

May23  ginia.]     To  Crittenden.      Invitation  to  a  dinner 

on  July  4th.     L.  S.  by  seven  names  in  one  hand- 
writing, as  a  committee.     1  p. 
1839  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

June  11  Albert  T.  Burnley.     Burnley's  proposed  trip  to 

Europe  [to  secure  money  for  Texas] ;  scarcity  of 
money  in  London;  [Clement]  Biddle  may  aid 
Burnley;  encouraged  by  Virginia  election  re- 
turns.    Copy.     3  p. 


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1839  Ewing,  Philemon  B.     Oxford,  Ohio.     To  Crittenden.   No- 

June  24  tification  of  election  as  honorary  member  of  the 

Miami  Lpterary  ?]  Society  of  Miami  University. 
A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1839  Campbell,  John.     Washington,   [L>.  C]     To  Crittenden. 

July  12  High  appreciation  of  Crittenden's  letter  and  good 

opinion;    corroboration  of  [Benjamin]  Watkins 
Leigh's  very  adverse  opinion  of  the  Van  Buren- 
ites,  and  will  endeavor  to  defeat  them.     A.  L.  S. 
2  p. 
1839  Hamilton,  Alexander].     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Li- 

July  12  closes  a  caricature  showing  the  antipathy  of  the 

pure  democracy  of  the  North  to  Southern  inter- 
ests; abolition  cause;  advocates  a  visit  by 
[Henry]  Clay  through  the  North;  troubles  at- 
tributable to  the  subtreasury;  the  [New  York] 
Herald  adverse  to  Whigs,  but  destroying  popu- 
larity of  [Van  Buren].  A.  L.  S.  4  p. 
1839  Marshall,  J[ohn]  J[ay].     Kosedale,  Kentucky.     To  Crit- 

Aug.  20  tenden.     Marshall's  financial  difficulties;    pros- 

pects of  the  different  Whig  candidates  for  Presi- 
dential nomination.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1839  Tennessee  Whigs.     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To  Critten- 

Sept.  23  den.     Invitation  from  the  Whig  Mechanics  and 

young  men  of  Nashville  and  the  General  Whig 
Committee  of  Davidson  County,  Tennessee,  to 
visit  Tennessee  in  company  with  [Henry]  Clay. 
L.  S.     by  seven  signatures.     1  p. 
1839  Connell,  William   P.      Maysville,   Kentucky.      To   Crit- 

Oct.  19  tenden.     Explanation  for  not  previously  notify- 

ing Crittenden  of  his  election  as  an  honorary 
member  of  the  Maysville  Athenaeum.     A.  L.  S. 
lp. 
1839  Campbell,  John.     Abingdon,  [Virginia].     To   Crittenden. 

Dec.  4  Writings  for  the  press;    the  press  in  Abingdon; 

Virginia  in  the  next  Presidential  election ;  oppo- 
sition to  Van  Buren.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1839  Parmalee,   S.    N.     New   York.     Receipt   to   Crittenden. 

Dec.  13  Payment  for  engraving  of  "the  last  days  of 

Daniel  Webster."     D.  S.     1  p. 
1839  Johnson,  Francis.     Louisville,  Kentucky.     To  Crittenden, 

Dec.  16  Washington,  [D.  C]     Surprised  at  the  result  of 

the  Harrisburg  convention;  behavior  of  the  Ken- 
tucky delegation;    hostility  to  the  present  ad- 


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ministration;  comparison  of  [John]  Tyler  with 
[Nathaniel  P.]  Tallmadge;  approves  action  of 
[John  Quincy]  Adams.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1839  Porter,  Alexander].     New  Orleans,  [Louisiana].     To  Crit- 

Dec.  18  tenden.     Nomination  of  [William  Henry]  Harri- 

son for  President ;  predicts  defeat  for  the  Whigs ; 
sympathy  for  [Henry]  Clay.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1839  Bullitt,    Alexander]    C.     New    Orleans,    Louisiana.     To 

Dec.  21  Crittenden.     Disappointment  over  the  nomina- 

tion of  [William  Henry]  Harrison;  uphill  work 
to  produce  a  Harrison  sensation  in  the  South; 
cause  of  the  nomination  in  preference  to  [Henry] 
Clay;    Whig  prospects.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

1839  Brown,  Ofrlando].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To  Critten- 

Dec.  21  den.     [Henry]  Clay's  noble  attitude  toward  the 

nomination  of  [William  Henry]  Harrison;  Chil- 
ton Allen  and  contest  for  governorship  in  Ken- 
tucky; abolitionists;  legislative  matters;  inter- 
nal improvements;  sermon  of  Robert  [Jefferson] 
Breckinridge;  Preston  family  history.  A.  L.  S. 
4  p. 

1839  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].  [Washington,  D.  CJ  To 
Dec.  30  [Albert  T.]  Burnley.     Urges  Burnley  to  proceed 

to  Texas  immediately ;  rejection  by  Texas  Senate 
of  appointment  of  [Richard  G.]  Dunlap  as  minis- 
ter to  U.  S.     Copy.     3  p. 

[1839]  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Brief  in  suit  of  Carry  McCon- 

nell  against  William  Wallace.     A.  D.  S.     4  p. 

[183-?]  Hudson,  Robert  E.  New  York.  To  Crittenden.  Trial  of 
Dec.  13  a  new  telegraph  system  in  New  York;  invitation 

to  send  a  representative;  Level  one  of  the  in- 
ventors; its  possibilities.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

1840  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  Jfordan].  Washington,  [D.  CJ  To 
Jan.   2  M[aria]  K.  C[rittenden].     Time  of  her  departure 

for  Washington;  his  visit  to  the  President  [Van 
Buren];  gossip.  A.  L.  S.  2  p.  Printed:  Cole- 
man, Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871;   I,  116. 

1840  Crittenden,    J[ohn]   J[ordan].     Washington,    [D.   CJ     To 

Jan.   5  M[aria]  K.  C[rittenden].     Severeness  of  the  win- 

ter; personals.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1840  Crittenden,   J[ohn]   Jfordan].     [Washington,   D.   CJ    To 

Jan.  8  M[aria]  K.  C[rittenden].     Her  health;  personals. 

A.  L.  S.  2  p.  Printed:  Coleman,  Life  of  Crit- 
tenden, Phila.,  1871;  I,  116. 


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1840  Goethian  Literary  Society  of  Marshall  College.     Mercers- 

Jan.   9  burg,  Pennsylvania.     To  Crittenden.     Notifica- 

tion of  his  election  as  an  honorary  member.  L.  S. 
by  3  names  in  one  handwriting  as  a  committee, 
lp. 

1840  Burnley,  A[lbert]  T.     Louisville,  [Kentucky].     To  Henry 

Jan.  10  Clay.     Observations  in  Europe;    status  of  the 

debts  and  credit  of  the  separate  States  of  the 
U.  S.  abroad  is  poor ;  rates  of  interest  to  the  States 
compared  with  that  charged  England  and  Hol- 
land; plan  for  establishing  credit  by  the  U.  S. 
paying  the  debts  of  the  States  from  sale  of  public 
land;  favors  amending  the  Constitution  and  pre- 
venting States  from  borrowing  money;  result  of 
Burnley's  mission  abroad  for  obtaining  loan  for 
Texas     A  L.  S.     8  p. 

1840  Thompson,  James  M.     Richmond,  [Virginia].     To  Critten- 

Jan.  22  den.     Friendship  of  John  M[inor]  Botts  towards 

Crittenden  relative  to  Presidential  nomination. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1840  Crittenden,   J[ohn]   J[ordan].     [Washington,   D.   C]    To 

Jan.  27  A[nn]    M[ary]    B[utler]    Coleman.     Dullness    in 

Washington  during  holiday  season  occasioned  by 

ignorance  in  the  art  of  compounding  eggnogs; 

personals.     Copy.     1  p. 

1840  Webster,    Daniel.     Washington,    [D.    C]     To    Rfobert] 

Feb.  21  P[reston]  Letcher.     Endeavors  to  obtain  the  re- 

lease of  [William  Logan?]  Crittenden;  necessity 
of  a  sound  currency;  has  no  desire  to  go  abroad. 
Copy.     1  p. 

1840  Mayes,   Daniel.     Jackson,   [Mississippi].     To  Crittenden. 

Mar.  4  Law  case  for  Judge  Clifton;  scarcity  of  money  in 

Mississippi;  deplorable  condition  of  politics; 
praise  for  [Henry]  Clay.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1840  Hamilton,     Jfames].     Charleston,     South    Carolina.     To 

Mar.  6  Crittenden.     Encloses    letter    for    [Albert    T.] 

Burnley;  awaits  despatches  from  Texas  before 
he  starts  for  Europe;  if  the  Mexicans  cross  the 
Rio  Grande  their  army  will  be  annihilated. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1840  Schley,  Wplliam].     Baltimore,  [Maryland].     To  Critten- 

Mar.  23  den.     Encloses  five  dollars ;    hopes  Crittenden 

will  fight  the  Van  Burenites ;  personals.  A.  L.  S. 
2  p. 


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Second  Presbyterian  Church,  Trustees.  Baltimore,  [Mary- 
land]. Resolutions  of  thanks  to  William  Schley, 
J[ohn]  J[ordan]  Crittenden  and  W[illiam]  C[amp- 
bell]  Preston  for  services  in  the  trial  of  Rev. 
[Robert  J.]  Breckinridge.  3  p.  Printed  in  part: 
Coleman,  Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871,  I,  129. 

Tippecanoe  Club,  Allegheny,  [Pennsylvania].  To  Critten- 
den. Invitation  to  deliver  an  address.  Printed 
circular.     1  p. 

Letcher,  R[obert]  P[erkins].  Lancaster,  [Kentucky].  To 
Crittenden.  Campaign  through  Kentucky  for 
his  election  as  Governor;  favorable  prospects; 
opposition  by  [Robert]  French ;  [William  Henry] 
Harrison  gaining  in  this  State ;  Van  Buren  party 
making  no  effort ;  friends  of  Governor  [James  K.] 
Polk  using  [Richard  Mentor]  Johnson  badly. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

Wilkinson,  S.  Cadiz,  Kentucky.  To  Crittenden.  De- 
sires receipt  for  fee  sent;  list  of  48  persons  to 
whom  he  requests  [Whig]  documents  sent. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

Green,  Duff.  Baltimore,  [Maryland].  To  Crittenden. 
Calling  attention  to  article  to  appear  in  the 
" Pilot"  that  will  prostrate  [Amos]  Kendall;  cir- 
culation increasing.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

Maryland  Whigs,  First  Congressional  District.  To  Crit- 
tenden. Invitation  to  celebration  of  American 
Independence  at  Barren  Creek  Springs,  Somerset 
County,  Maryland.     Printed  circular.     1  p. 

Hanover  County,  Virginia  Citizens.  To  Crittenden.  In- 
vitation to  attend  with  Henry  Clay  a  public  din- 
ner at  Taylorsville,  Virginia.  L.  S.  by  7  names 
in  one  handwriting.     1  p. 

Allnutt,  George  R.  W.  Baltimore,  [Maryland].  To  Crit- 
tenden. Requests  copy  of  his  speech  in  reply  to 
Senator  [William]  Allen.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

Clayton,  John  M[iddleton].  Dover,  Delaware.  To  Crit- 
tenden. Requests  him  to  attend  a  Whig  meet- 
ing at  Delaware  City ;  "  Old  Tip  "  [William  Henry 
Harrison]  will  carry  Delaware;  importance  of 
Delaware  Senatorial  contest.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

Thomson,  James  W.  Wilmington,  [Delaware].  To  Crit- 
tenden.    Invitation  to  sojourn  at  his  house  with 


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[William    Campbell]    Preston    while    attending 
Whig  political  meetings  in  Delaware.     A.  L.  S. 
lp. 
1840  Pittsylvania  County  Whigs,  Danville,  Virginia.     To  Crit- 

June  16  tenden.     Invitation    to    attend    with    Waddy 

Thompson  a  public  dinner  at  Danville,  Virginia. 
L.  S.  by  12  names.     1  p. 
1840  Pennsylvania  [Whigs],  Dauphin  County.     To  Crittenden. 

June  16  Invitation  to  Independence  day  celebration  at 

Harrisburg,   Pennsylvania.     L.    S.    by   a   com- 
mittee.    1  p. 
1840  Tucker,  [Nathaniel]  B[everly]      Williamsburg,  [Virginia]. 

June  25  To  Crittenden.     Refers  to  the  genealogy  of  the 

Innes  Family.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1840  Epelstyn,    Charles.     Livingston,    [New  York].     To   Na- 

Jxjly  6  thaniel  P[itcher]  Tallmadge,  Washington,  [D.  C] 

Detailed  account  of  the  Whig  celebration  at  Hud- 
son on  the  4th  inst. ;    the  eloquent  address  of 
[John  Jordan]  Crittenden.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1840  Tallmadge,   N[athaniel]  P[itcher].     Washington,   [D.  C] 

July  22  To   Crittenden.     Incloses   letter   [from   Charles 

Epelstyn,  [July  6,  1840].     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
[1840]  Crittenden,   J[ohn]   J[ordan].     Madisonville,   [Kentucky]. 

July  22  To  M[aria]  K.  C[rittenden].     Kind  treatment  re- 

ceived on  his  tour  through  Kentucky;  speeches 
made;    Whigs  in  Kentucky  aroused.     A.  L.  S. 
2  p. 
1840  Newton,  A[lbert]0.    London,  England.    ToE.  P.  Johnson. 

Oct.  16  Charge   of  forgery   against   Newton;   his  busi- 

ness transactions  and  connection  with  the  rail- 
road company.     Copy.     5  p. 
1840  Corwin,  Thomas.    Lebanon,  Ohio.    To  Crittenden,  Frank- 

Nov.  20  fort,  Kentucky.     Construction  of  President  Har- 

rison's Cabinet;  Crittenden  and  [Henry]  Clay  as 
Cabinet  appointees ;  number  of  speeches  made  by 
Corwin;  confidence  in  President  Harrison. 
A.  L.  S.  2  p.  Printed:  Coleman,  Life  of  Crit- 
tenden, Phila.,  1871;  I,  130. 
1840  Letcher,  E[obert]  Pferkins].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

Nov.  30  Crittenden.     [William  Henry]  Harrison's  visit  to 

Frankfort;  effort  made  for  appointment  of 
Charles  A  Wickliffe  as  Postmaster  General,  and 
"The  Young  Duke"  [Robert  Wickliffe,  Jr.],  pri- 


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vate   secretary;     great   feasting   in    Kentucky. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p.     Printed:  Coleman,  Life  of  Crit- 
tenden, Phila.,  1871;  I,  131. 
1840  Beaty,    Martin.     Monticello,  Kentucky.     To  Crittenden. 

Dec.   1  Coalition  against  [Henry]  Clay  and  his  friends; 

opposition  party  to  be  molded  by  Amos  Kendall ; 
grounds  upon  which  attack  will  be  made.  A.  L.  S. 

2  p. 

1840  Butler,  Pierce  M.     Columbia,  South  Carolina.     To  Crit- 

Dec.   3  tenden.     Congratulations  upon  the  Whig  success 

in  Presidential  election;  hopes  to  see  Crittenden 
at  the  head  of  the  War  Department  or  Attorney 
General;  presents  him  with  an  imported  mare. 
A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

1840  Johnson,  Francis.     Louisville,  Kentucky.     To  Crittenden, 

Dec.   8  Washington,   D.   C.     Opposition  of  the  Gazette 

and  the  Marshall  family  to  Crittenden's  reelection 
to  the  U.  S.  Senate.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1840  Jarnagin,  Spencer.     Athens,  Tennessee.     To  Crittenden. 

Dec.  13  Thorough  canvass,  and  its  effect  in  Tennessee; 

ill  health  of  [Andrew]  Jackson  and  Felix  Grundy; 
Jackson's  support  of  Van  Buren;  another  po- 
litical battle  will  be  waged  in  August;  Crittenden 
offered  place  in  Harrison's  Cabinet;  Jarnagin 
would  accept  an  office  under  Harrison.     A.  L.  S. 

3  p. 

1840  Clay,  Henry.     Washington,  [D.  C J     To  R[obert]  P[erkins] 

Dec.  13  Letcher.     [William  Henry]  Harrison's  offer  to 

Clay  of  a  place  in  the  Cabinet;  controversy  be- 
tween the  State  and  the  trust  company.  Copy, 
lp. 

1840  L[etcher],R[obert]P[erkins].     [Frankfort,  Kentucky.]    To 

Dec.  14  Crittenden.     Crittenden's  reelection  to  the  U.  S. 

Senate;  political  predictions  of  "The  Old  Duke" 
[Robert  Wickliffe,  SrJ ;  the  return  of ' '  The  Young 
Duke's"  [Robert  Wickliffe,  Jr.]  scout  after  [Wil- 
liam Henry]  Harrison;  fear  that  Charles  A. 
Wickliffe  will  receive  a  foreign  mission.  A.  L.  S. 
3  p.  Printed:  Coleman,  Life  of  Crittenden, 
Phila.,  1871;  I,  132. 

1840  Chinn,  R.  H.     New  Orleans,  Louisiana.     To  Crittenden. 

Dec.  26  Desires  appointment  as  district  attorney;    his 

faithfulness  to  the  [Henry]  Clay  Whig  party; 

B[alie]  Peyton   his  only  competitor.     A.  L.  S. 

iP. 


PAPERS  OF   JOHN  JORDAN  CRITTENDEN  65 

[1840?]  [Crittenden,  John  Jordan.]  Statement  of  the  suit  of  John 
G.  Nelson  et  al.  vs.  John  J.  Hill  et  al.  for  a  debt. 
A.  D.     2  p. 

[1840?]  Tharp,  William.  To  Crittenden.  Tharp's  claim  against 
the  Government  for  losses  while  acting  as  sutler 
in  the  U.  S.  Army.     A„  L.  S.     3  p. 

1841  Letcher,  R[obert]  P[erkins].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

Jan.   1  Crittenden.     Advice  not  to  resign  seat  in  the 

U.  S.  Senate  until  Cabinet  position  is  accepted. 
A.  L.  S.  2  p.  Printed:  Coleman,  Life  of  Crit- 
tenden, Phila.,  1871;  I,  134. 

1841  Lawrence,   Abbott.     Boston,   [Massachusetts].     To  Crit- 

Jan.  2  tenden.     Relative    to    petition    of    Lawrence. 

A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1841  Porter,  Alexander].     Oak  Lawn,  [Louisiana].     To  Crit- 

Jan.  2  tenden.     Congratulations  on  the  Whig  victory; 

report  that  Crittenden  is  to  become  Attorney 
General;  President  Van  Buren's  message  to 
Congress  and  retirement;  necessity  of  amend- 
ments to  naturalization  laws;  number  of  imi- 
grants  coming  to  this  country  particularly  from 
England  and  Ireland-;  plan  for  naturalization. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1841  Crittenden,  John  Jordan.     Washington,  D.  C.     To  R[ob- 

Jan.  2  ert]  J.  Breckinridge.     Preservation  of  letter  as 

evidence ;  identification  of  handwriting  of  father 

of  Breckinridge.     A.  L.  S.     1  p.  Breckinridge. 

1841  Letcher,  R[obert]  P[erkins].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

Jan.  6  Crittenden.     Urges  Crittenden  to  accept  place  in 

[William  Henry  Harrison's]  Cabinet,  but  until 
then  to  remain  in  the  U.  S.  Senate;  confidence 
of  Harrison  in  Crittenden;  opposition  of  the 
"Old  Duke"  [Robert  Wickliffe,  Sr.]  to  Letcher; 
disappointment  of  the  "Young  Duke"  [Robert 
Wickliffe,  Jr.]  at  not  being  made  [private]  secre- 
tary [to  Harrison].     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1841  Lawrence,  Abbott.     Boston,  Massachusetts.     To  Critten- 

Jan.  7  den.     Suggestions  for  the  different  places  in  the 

formation  of  President  Harrison's  Cabinet. 
A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

1841             Swann,  Thomas  T.     Cumberland,  Virginia.     To  Critten- 
Jan.  8  den.     Desires  appointment  for  his  son,  George  T. 

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Swann  as  marshal  of  the  Southern  District  of 
Mississippi.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1841  Newton,  Mrs.  Julia.     Saint  Georges,  Delaware.     To  Crit- 

Jan.  20  tenden.     Requests  assistance  for  her  husband 

Albert  O.  Newton  relative  to  his  being  in  Ken- 
tucky on  account  of  financial  irregularities. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1841  Speed,  Thomas.     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To  Crittenden. 

Jan.  25  Encloses  a  copy  of  resolutions  introduced  in  the 

Kentucky  legislature  by  [John  H.]  McHenry 
intended  to  affect  Crittenden;  McHenry  denies 
any  intention  of  hurting  Crittenden.  A.  L.  S. 
lp. 

[1841]  [McHenry,    John   H.]     [Frankfort,    Kentucky].     Resolu- 

[Jan.  25]  tions  introduced  into  Kentucky  Legislature  rela- 

tive to  Crittenden's  intention  not  to  accept  his 
reelection  to  the  U.  S.  Senate;  the  appointment 
and  election  of  a  successor;  adjournment  of  the 
Legislature  to  meet  in  May.     Copy.     1  p. 

1841  Prentiss,   S[ergeant]  S[mith].     Jackson,  Mississippi.     To 

Jan.  27  Crittenden.     Encloses  brief  in  suit  before  the 

Supreme  Court  of  the  U.  S.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1841  Brown,  Orlando.     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To  Crittenden. 

Jan.  29  Sketch  of  [Robert  Perkins  Letcher  as]  the  Gov- 

ernor [of  Kentucky];  opposition  of  the  Duke 
[Robert  Wickliffe,  Sr.]  to  Letcher;  negro  bill 
killed  in  the  Kentucky  Senate ;  tax  bill ;  internal 
improvements  bill;  resignation  of  Crittenden 
from  the  U.  S.  Senate;  application  of  Brown  for 
Governorship  of  Iowa;  personals;  locals.  A.  L.  S. 
5  p. 

1841  Taylor,  Z[achary].     Baton  Rouge,  Louisiana.     To  Crit- 

Jan.  29  tenden.     Encloses  letters  for  Col.  [Charles  Scott] 

Todd  and  General  [William  Henry]  Harrison; 
Crittenden  to  use  his  discretion  about  delivering 
them ;  Taylor's  interest  in  Harrison's  administra- 
tion.    A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1841  Letcher,  R[obert]  P[erkins].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

Feb.  1  Crittenden.     Urges  the  appointment  of  [Joseph] 

Eve  [as  charge  d'affaires]  to  Texas;  the  culpable 
maneuvering  of  a  few  restless  spirits ;  opinion  on 
the  remarks  of  "old  master"  [Orlando  Brown]; 
conversation  between  Brown  and  [James  ?]  Har- 
lan relative  to  the  "Duke  "  [Robert  Wickliffe,  Sr.] 


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A.  L.  S.     3  p.     Printed :   Coleman,  Life  of  Crit- 
tenden, Phila.,  1871;  I,  142. 
1841  Madison,  D[orothy]  P[ayne].     Montpelier,  [Virginia].  Will. 

Feb.  l  Copy.     3  p. 

[1841?]         Madison,  D[orothy]  P[ayne].    Montpelier,  [Virginia].    Will. 

[Feb.  1?]  Copy.      1  p. 

1841  Letcher,   Rfobert]  P[erkins].     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To 

Feb.  2  Crittenden.     The    newspaper    attack    of    u01d 

Duke"  [Robert  Wickliffe]  upon  Crittenden;   de- 
nunciation of  Wickliffe  and  his  followers;    per- 
sonals.    A.  L.  S.     4  p.     Printed:  Coleman,  Life 
of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871;   I,  142. 
1841  Legare,  H[ugh]  S[winton].     Charleston,  [South  CarolinaJ. 

Feb.  3  To  Crittenden.     Introduces  Theodore  Gaillard, 

who,  owing  to  the  death  of  inspector  of  customs 
at  Charleston,  has  been  placed  in  a  most  unfortu- 
nate position.     Copy.     1  p. 
1841  Chambers,  John.     To  Crittenden.     Removal  of  J.  C.  Cole- 

Apr.  10  man  as  postmaster  at  Maysville  and  appoint- 

ment of  a  successor.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1841  Letcher,  R[obert]  Pferkins].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

Feb.  9  Crittenden.     Recommends  [Benjamin  H.]  Reeves 

for  an  appointment  in  Missouri  to  aid  the  people 
against  Thomas  [H.]  Benton;  election  bill;  tax 
bill;  internal  improvement  bill;  bank  bill;  threat 
of  the  "Old  Duke"  [Robert  Wickliffe,  Sr.]  to 
resign  from  the  legislature;  gossip  in  regard  to 
personal  of  [William  Henry]  Harrison's  Cabinet. 
A.  L.  S.  4  p.  Printed:  Coleman,  Life  of  Crit- 
tenden, Phila.,  1871;  I,  145. 
1841  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  Jfordan].     To  Robert  J.  Breckinridge, 

Feb.  16  Baltimore,    Maryland.     Has    forwarded    letters 

to   Hunt  &  Brand;    belligerency  of  Wickliffe. 
A.  L.  S.     1  p.     Breckinridge. 
1841  Letcher,  R[obert]  P[erkins].     [Frankfort,  Kentucky].     To 

Feb.  18  Crittenden.     Vote  in  Kentucky  Legislature  for 

U.  S.  Senate  as  successor  to  Crittenden;  poll  of 
yesterday  enclosed;  will  write  to  Old  Tip  [Will- 
iam Henry  Harrison]  in  behalf  of  Old  Master  [Or- 
lando Brown];  regards  to  his  old  friend  [James] 
Buchanan;  personals.  A.  L.  S.  3  p. 
[1841]  Kentucky  Legislature.     Poll  of  vote  for  U.  S.  Senator  as 

Feb.  18  successor  to  Crittenden. 


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[1841]  [Crittenden,  John  Jordan].     Bill  submitted  to  U.  S.  Con- 

Feb.  19  gress  "To  prevent  the  interference  of  certain 

office-holders  in  elections."     Copy.     1  p. 

The  bill  was  defeated  by  a  vote  of  14  to  26. 

1841  Letcher,  R[obert]  P[erkins].     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To 

Feb.  19  Crittenden.     Adjournment    of    the    legislature; 

election  of  [James  Turner]  Morehead  to  U.  S. 
Senate  to  succeed  Crittenden;  is  melancholy  be- 
cause of  the  adjournment ;  encloses  letter  to  "  Old 
Tip"  [William  Henry  Harrison]  recommending 
"Old  Master"  [Orlando  Brown].  A.  L.  S.  2  p. 
Printed:  Coleman,  Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila., 
1871;  I,  145. 
Letcher,  R[obert]  P[erkins].  [Frankfort,  Kentucky].  To 
Crittenden.  Fatal  illness  of  Kichard  H.  Menefee ; 
comments  upon  President  Harrison's  Cabinet; 
recommends  a  U.  S.  bank.  A.  L.  S.  2  p. 
Hains,  James  M.  Powhatan,  Virginia.  To  Crittenden. 
Desires  an  appointment  for  his  son  William  in  the 
Army  or  Navy;  recommends  H[odijah?]  Mead 
for  postmaster  at  Richmond.  A.  L.  S.  3  p. 
Letcher,  R[obert]  P[erkins].  Frankfort,  [Kentucky].  To 
Crittenden.  Humorous  remarks  concerning  [Or- 
lando Brown  as]  "Governor  of  Iowa";  office 
seekers;  recommends  Mick  Davidson  for  an 
appointment;  approves  cabinet  of  "Old  Tip" 
[William  Henry  Harrison].     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1841  Metcalfe,  Thomas.     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To  Critten- 

Feb.  26  den.     Congratulations  upon  appointment  as  At- 

torney General  of  United  States;  would  accept 
an  office  if  it  were  tendered;  his  financial  condi- 
tion.    A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

1841  Thomas,  P.  E.     Baltimore,  [Maryland].     To  Crittenden. 

Mar.  2  Relative  to  a  treaty  with  the  Seneca  Indians ;  a 

committee  of  Friends  stand  ready  at  any  time 
to  wait  on  the  President  with  a  memorial  in  be- 
half of  the  Senecas.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1841  Letcher,  R[obert]  P[erkins].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

Mar.  4  Crittenden.     The  disturbance  in  the  gallery  of 

U.  S.  Senate  [on  Feb.  22];  gratitude  to  Thomas 
[H.]  Benton;  the  end  of  [Martin]  Van  Buren's 
reign ;  [John]  Bell  as  Secretary  of  War.  A.  L.  S. 
3  p. 


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1841  Graves,    Wplliam]    J[ordan].     Washington,    [D.    C]     To 

Mar-   4  Crittenden.     Introduces  Andrew  Smith  who  de- 

sires a  clerkship  of  more  pay.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1841  Ireland,  Joseph  N.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Hopes 

Mar.  11  for  a  reconciliation  between  [Henry]  Clay  and 

[William  Rufus]  King  and  urges  Crittenden  to 
intercede  and  prevent  a  duel;    desires  Critten- 
den's autograph.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1841  Fox,  H[enry]  S[tephen].     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Daniel 

Mar.  12  Webster.     Demand  for  the  release  of  Alexander 

McLeod,  a  citizen  of  Canada,  who  is  held  prisoner 
by  state  of  New  York  on  charge  of  arson  and 
murder  and  concerned  in  the  capture  of  the 
Caroline;  his  act  was  not  individual  but  an  inter- 
national affair.  Copy.  9  p.  Attestation  by 
Daniel  Webster.  1  p.  With  seal  of  state  at- 
tached. 
1841  McNairy,  Boyd.     Nashville,  [Tennessee].     To  Crittenden. 

Mar.  13  Correspondence   with   Clay;     application   for   a 

position;    [James  C]  Jones  is  Whig  candidate  for 
Governor  and  will  "  demolish  Jimmy  [James  K.] 
Polk."     A.L.S.     lp. 
1841  Carneal,  Thomas  D[avis].     Cincinnati,  Ohio.     To  Critten- 

Mar.  14  den.    Recommends  continuance  of  William  Ward 

in  General  Land  Office.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1841  Clarke,    Charles     Berkley.     Jacksonville,     Illinois.     To 

Mar.  18  William   H[enry]   Harrison.     Encloses   petition 

for  removal  of  present  postmaster  [John  Cooper] 
at  Jacksonville  and  appointment  of  Willis  Tandy ; 
charges  against  the  postmaster  and  military  rec- 
ord of  Tandy  in  war  of  1812.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1841  Jacksonville    Citizens,    Illinois.     To    [Francis    Granger]. 

Mar.  18  [Washington,  D.  C]     Petition  for  the  removal 

of  John  Coopper  and  appointment  of  Captain 
Willis  Tandy  as  postmaster  of  Jacksonville,  Illi- 
nois; reasons  for  the  request.     2  Petitions.     1  p. 
and  3  p.,  37  and  57  signatures,  respectively. 
1841  White,  John.     Richmond,   [Kentucky].     To  Crittenden. 

Mar.  20  Kentucky  politics ;  urges  appointment  of  [Joseph] 

Eve  [as  charge*  d'affaires  to  Texas];  prospects  of 
"Old  Duke"  [Robert  Wickliffe,  SrJ     A.  L.  S. 
2  p. 
1841  Nicholas,   S[amuel]  S[mith].     Louisville,   Kentucky.     To 

Mar.  23  Crittenden.     Encloses  letters  of  [John  ?]  Marshall 


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and  [William  Harris  ?]  Crawford  to  be  published 
by  Gales  &  Seaton;    extra  session  of  Congress; 
U.  S.  bank.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1841  Butler,  Pierce  M[ason].     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Critten- 

Mar.  24  den.     Ill    treatment    from    [William   Campbell] 

Preston;  withdrawal  of  application  for  collector 
at  Charleston,  South  Carolina;    application  for 
office  of  Marshal  of  Middle  District  of  Florida; 
military  service  in  Florida.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1841  White,  John.     Barbourville,  [Kentucky].     To  Crittenden. 

Mar.  25  Distress  of  [Joseph]  Eve ;   urges  that  he  receive 

an  appointment  promptly  [as  charge  d'affaires 
to  Texas].     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1841  Westervelt,    Harman    C.     New    York.     To    Crittenden. 

Mar.  26  Plot  to  defeat  [Henry]  Clay  in  national  conven- 

tion; [Daniel]  Webster's  supporters  antagonistic 
to  Clay's  influence;  severe  criticism  in  detail  on 
appointments  of  [William  Henry]  Harrison ;  abo- 
litionists; disapproval  of  law  which  abolished 
imprisonment  for  debt.  A.  L.  S.  7  p. 
1841  Chambers,  John.     To  Crittenden.     Conduct  of  [J.  C]  Cole- 

Apr.  10.  man,  postmaster  at  Maysville.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1841  Edwards,  Ogden.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     No  friend 

Apr.  12  0f  [Henry]  Clay  has  received  an  appointment  in 

New  York  City  from  present   administration; 
Ogden's  application  for  office  of  Marshal  of  New 
York;     criticism    of    [Nathaniel    Pitcher]    Tall- 
madge.     A.  L.  S.     5  p. 
1841  White,   John.     Lexington,   [Kentucky].     To  Crittenden. 

Apr.  15  His  extreme  solicitude  for  [Joseph]  Eve;  effect 

of  the  death  of  [William  Henry]  Harrison  on  the 
country;   Crittenden  is  in  a  position  to  become 
leader  of  the  Administration.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1841  Campbell,  Robert  R.     Tuscaloosa,  Alabama.     To  Critten- 

Apr.  23  den.     Criticises  appointment  of  collector  of  cus- 

toms at  Mobile ;  Dr.  Perrine  is  a  worthy  man  but 
has  no  influence.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1841  Fisher,  Charles.     Washington  [D.  C]     Affidavit  that  Jesse 

May  1  Hoyt  refused  to  account  for  moneys  received  as 

Collector  of  Customs  for  New  York.     Copy.    1  p. 
1841  Bell,   John.     Washington,   D.   C.     To    [Robert  Perkins] 

May  2  Letcher.    Comments  on  President  Tyler ;  Cabinet 

affairs ;  personal  matters ;  appointment  of  Com- 
missioner of  Indian  Affairs.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 


PAPERS  OF   JOHN   JORDAN   CRITTENDEN  71 

1841  Payne,  H.  C.     Lexington,   [Kentucky].     To  Crittenden. 

May  10  Differences  between  [Henry]  Clay  and  R[obert] 

WicklifTe,  Sr.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1841  Morgan,  Charles  W.     Baltimore,  [Maryland].     To  Critten- 

May12  den.     Disappointed  at  not  receiving  command 

of  the  Mediterranean  Squadron,  U.  S.  Navy;  in- 
closes a  letter  to  be  delivered  to  [Henry]  Clay. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1841  Birney,  James  G.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Intro- 

May14  ducing  Joseph  Sturge,  of  England;   Sturge's  ef- 

forts in  the  abolition  of  slavery  in  the  British 
colonies.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1841  Johnson,  Richard  M[entor].     White  Sulphur,  [Kentucky]. 

May  16  To   Crittenden.     His   debt   due   the  Metropolis 

Bank;  loans  desired  from  Gunton;  condition  of 
Arkansas  stock.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1841  Curtis,   Edward.     Washington,   [D.   C]     To  Crittenden. 

May  19  The  preemption  right  of  Norton  &  McDonald  in 

Wisconsin ;  cause  of  delayed  decision  in  the  case. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1841  Peyton,  Balie.     New  Orleans,   [Louisiana].     To  Critten- 

May23  den.     Appreciation  for  his  friends;    fees  of  dis- 

trict   attorneys;     bank    bill    before    Congress. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1841  Bulloch,    J.    M.     New   York.     To    Crittenden.     Recom- 

May  25  mends  Dewit  Bloodgood  for  consulate  at  Liver- 

pool;  his  endeavors  for  the  Whig  cause  in  New 
York;    recommends  Epy  Sargent  for  position 
abroad.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1841  Russell,  William  Henry.     Bluffton,  Missouri.     To  Critten- 

May25  den.     Recommends  certain  citizens  of  Missouri 

as  friends  of  [Henry]  Clay.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1841  Whetmore,  Robert  H.    New  York.    To  Crittenden.    Com- 

May  26  ments  On  the  appointment  of  Edward  Curtis,  Col- 

lector of  the  Port  of  New  York.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1841  Hoffman,  Ofgden].     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Prose- 

May  31  cution  of  Jesse  Hoyt,  former  collector  of  the  port 

of  New  York;   full  statement  of  the  proceedings 
and  delay  in  the  case;   disposition  of  the  money 
received  by  Hoyt.     A.  L.  S.     6  p. 
1841  Seward,  William  H[enry].     Albany,  New  York.     To  Crit- 

May31  tenden.     The  Alexander  McLeod  case;    corre- 

spondence with  the  President ;  his  ideas  and  de- 
sire to  have  a  mutual  understanding.     L.  S.    4  p. 


72  LIBRAEY   OF   CONGRESS 

1841  Nicholas],  S[amuel]  S[mith].     Louisville,  Kentucky.     To 

June  13  Crittenden.     Error   of   the   Secretary   of   State 

[Daniel  Webster]  in  claiming  for  the  President 
[John  Tyler]  the  power  to  order  a  nolle  prosequi 
in  criminal  cases;  Webster's  letter  to  [Henry 
Stephen]  Fox  in  regard  to  the  McLeod  case  is  too 
tame  a  response  to  the  demand  of  Great  Britain; 
Nicholas's  good  opinion  of  the  Secretary  of  the 
Treasury  [Thomas  Ewing].     A.  L.  S.     5  p. 

1841  L[etcher],  R[obert]  P[erkins].     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To 

June  19  Crittenden.     Requests  Crittenden  to  bring  about 

an  interview  for  [James]  Guthrie  with  [Henry] 
Clay.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

[1841]  [Nicholas,  Samuel  Smith].     Project  for  a  national  bank. 

[June]  A.  D.      8  p. 

1841  Eve,  Joseph.     New  Orleans,  [Louisiana].     To  Crittenden. 

July  7  Delay  in  New  Orleans  on  his  journey  to  Galves- 

ton, Texas;  manner  and  customs  of  inhabitants 
of  New  Orleans;  rumor  of  discord  between 
President  [Tyler]  and  his  Cabinet.     A.  L.  S.    3  p. 

1841  Nicholas],  S[amuel]  S[mith].     Louisville,  Kentucky.     To 

July  9  Crittenden.     Exertions  [of  John  Tyler  and  Dan- 

iel Webster]  to  defeat  the  Bank  Bill;  objects  to 
resignation  of  Crittenden  and  [John]  Bell  from 
the  Cabinet ;  attitude  of  Webster  toward  [Henry] 
Clay.     A.  L.  S.     5  p. 

1841  Marshall,  Thomas  F.     To  Crittenden.     Requests  that  he 

July  12  endorse  two  bills  for  certain  amounts  payable  in 

Washington;  pecuniary  embarrassment.  A.  L.  S. 
2  p. 

1841  I[etcher],  R[obert]  P[erkins].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].    To 

July  31  Crittenden.     Desires  bill  for  trip  to  Philadelphia; 

ignorance  as  to  the  fate  of  the  Bank  Bill;   atti- 
tude of  various  members  of  the  Cabinet;   [John] 
Tyler  acting  against  the  principles  which  brought 
him  into  office.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1841  Nicholas],  S[amuel]  S[mith].     Winchester,  Kentucky.    To 

aug.  1  Crittenden.     Advises  Crittenden  to  follow  the 

course  of  his  party  as  to  resigning  from  the  Cabi- 
net;   attitude   of  President   Tyler   toward   the 
Bank  Bill;  possibility  of  a  veto.     A.  L.  S.     5  p. 
1841  Crittenden,    J[ohn]    J[ordan].     Washington,    D.    C.     To 

aug.  16  Henry   Clay.     President    [Tyler]    concedes    the 

power  of  the  [National  Bank]  to  establish  agen- 


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cies,  etc. ;  general  ideas  on  the  subject.  A.  L.  S. 
3  p.  Printed:  Coleman,  Life  of  Crittenden, 
Phila.,  1871;  I,  159. 

1841  Crittenden,   J[ohn]   J[ordan].     [Washington,   D.   C]     To 

Aug.  25  Chapman   Coleman.     President    [Tyler]   having 

vetoed  one  bill  to  create  a  National  Bank,  effort 

is  being  made  to  establish  another;   advantages 

of  the  proposed  bank.     Copy.     1  p. 

1841  Hawes,  R[ichard].     Winchester,   Kentuckj^.     To  Critten- 

Aug.  26  den.  *  President  Tyler's  veto  of  the  Bank  Bill ; 

thinks  Tyler  is  with  the  Whigs  on  other  matters ; 

Crittenden  should  remain  in  the  Cabinet  unless 

other  members  should  retire.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1841  Combs,   Leslie.     Lexington,   Kentucky.     To   Crittenden. 

Aug.  27  Compares  President  Tyler  with  a  wild,  unruly 

horse ;  Crittenden  should  stay  in  the  Cabinet  un- 
til actually  dismissed ;  feelings  of  the  community 
toward  Tyler.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1841  Letcher,  R[obert]  P[erkins].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

Sept.  3  Crittenden.     Veto  of  the  Bank  Bill  by  President 

Tyler ;  Tyler's  advisers ;  attitude  of  his  Cabinet ; 
pleased  at  the  conduct  of  [Daniel]  Webster;  con- 
dition of  Orlando  [Brown].  A.  L.  S.  6  p. 
Printed:  Coleman,  Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila., 
1871;  I,  160. 

1841  Johnson,  Reverdy.     Baltimore.     To  Crittenden.     Rumor 

Sept.  4  that  President  Tyler  will  sign  the  Bank  Bill ;  at- 

titude of  the  Cabinet;  Tyler's  effort  to  form  a 
new  Cabinet.     A.  L.  S.     5  p. 

1841  Letcher,  R[obert]  P[erkins].     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To 

Sept.  5  Crittenden.     Feeling  toward  President  Tyler  and 

his  advisers ;  admiration  for  [John  Minor]  Botts ; 
Kentucky's  welcome  to  Crittenden  if  he  should 
return.  A.  L.  S.  5  p.  Printed:  Coleman,  Life 
of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871;  I,  162. 

1841  Crittenden,    J[ohn]    J[ordan].     Washington,    D.    C.     To 

Sept.  11  R[obert]  P[erkins]  Letcher.     Resignation  of  cer- 

tain members  of  President  Tyler's  Cabinet,  and 
probable  successors ;  [Daniel]  Webster  remains  to 
be  turned  out ;  attitude  of  the  Whigs  in  Congress ; 
personal  feelings  in  the  matter.  A.  L.  S.  6  p. 
Printed:  Coleman,  Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila., 
1871;  L  165. 


74  LIBRAKY   OF    CONGRESS 

1841  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  E. 

Sept.  13  Watson.     Resignation  of  President  Tyler's  Cabi- 

net ;  [Daniel]  Webster  alone  remains ;  universally 
approved  by  the  Whigs  in  Congress.     Copy.    1  p. 

1841  Johnson,  Reverdy,     Baltimore.     To  Crittenden.     Rumor 

Sept.  15  that  Crittenden  will  be  offered  a  seat  on  the  Bench 

of  the  U.  S.  Supreme  Court  if  Justice  John  Mc- 
Lean should  accept  a  cabinet  office;  desire  of 
Whig  friends  to  see  Crittenden  at  the  head  of  the 
Government;  [Henry]  Clay  as  a  candidate  for 
next  Presidential  election.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

1841  Morgan,  Charles  W.     Mahon,  Island  of  Minorca.     To  Crit- 

Oct.  7  tenden.     His  cruise  in  the  Mediterranean;  arma- 

ment of  various  frigates ;  cost  of  wines.  A.  L.  S. 
3  p. 

1841  Chambers,  John.     Iowa  City,  Iowa.     To  Crittenden.     Po- 
Dec.  27  litical  gossip;  political  complexion  of  Iowa;  de- 
sire to  be  admitted  into  the  Union;    personals. 
A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

[1841?]  Rumsey,  Edward.  Greenville,  Kentucky.  To  Critten- 
den. Recommends  appointment  of  Thomas  C. 
Taylor  as  mail  agent  for  Kentucky;  character, 
qualifications.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1842  Mazureau,    A[dolphe].     New    Orleans,    [Louisiana].     To 
Jan.  4  Crittenden.     Notice  that  draft  drawn  by  Crit- 
tenden and  Henry  Clay  on  Balie  Peyton  has  been 
protested.     D.  S.     1  p. 

1842  Crittenden,   J[ohn]   J[ordan].     Washington,    [D.   C]     To 

Jan.  9  R[obert]  P[erkins]  Letcher.     Legal  matters  with 

the  Schuylkill  Bank;  childishness  of  President 
Tyler  and  his  ambition;  [Daniel]  " Webster's 
condition  .  .  .  seems  to  be  even  worse";  atti- 
tude of  [Henry]  Clay;  is  of  opinion  that  Clay 
will  soon  resign  from  Congress.     Copy.     5  p. 

1842  Crittenden,    J[ohn]   J[ordan].     Washington,    [D.    C]     To 

Jan.  9  Rfobert]     P[erkins]     Letcher.     Correspondence 

with  the  Schuylkill  Bank;  unable  to  come  to  an 

understanding;     litigation    probably    the    only 

alternative.     Copy.     2  p. 

1842  Edwards,  Monroe.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Desires 

Jan.  14  to  retain  Crittenden  as  counsel;    charges  with 

which  he  is  accused;  testimony  in  his  favor. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p. 


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1842  Letcher,  R[obert]  P[erkins].     [Frankfort,  Kentucky].     To 

Jan.  22  Crittenden.     Legislature  of  Kentucky  will  soon 

send  a  memorial  on  the  Schuylkill  Bank  fraud; 
endeavor  to  get  [Hosea  J.]  Levis  in  Philadelphia. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1842  Nficholas],  S[amuel]  S[mith].     [Louisville,  Kentucky].    To 

Jan.  22  Crittenden.     Matters     "  concerning    the    bank- 

ruptcy of  the  Whig  cabinet  last  summer" ;  offer 
of  cabinet  office  to  Louis  McLean;    admiration 
for  McLean.     A.  L.  S.     3  p.     Mutilated. 
1842  Randall,     Jfosiah].     Philadelphia.     To     Crittenden.     All 

Jan.  26  papers  are  executed;    paid  Watson's  bill;    diffi- 

culty with  the  notary  public.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1842  Badger,   George  Efdmund].     Raleigh,   [North  Carolina]. 

Feb.  4  To   Crittenden.     Enquires   what   Crittenden   is 

doing  in  Washington;  minor  matters.     A.  L.  S. 
3    p.     Printed:     Coleman,    Life   of   Crittenden, 
Phila.,  1871;  I,  167. 
1842  Letcher,   R[obert]  P[erkins].     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To 

Feb.  4  Crittenden.     Arrangements  for  the  prosecution 

of  [Hosea  J.]  Levis;  Bank  of  Kentucky  inclined 
not  to  prosecute ;  Levis  wishes  to  feel  safe  before 
he  returns  to  Philadelphia.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1842  Letcher,  R[obert]  P[erkins].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

Feb.  4  Crittenden.     Received  intelligence  that  [Henry] 

Clay   intends   to   resign   from   the   Senate;    ro 
opposition  to  Crittenden  succeeding  him;    atti- 
tude of  [James  T.]  Morehead  toward  the  law  on 
Bankruptcy.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1842  Newton,  Thomas  W.     Little  Rock,  Arkansas.     To  Crit- 

Feb.  8  tenden.     Approval  of  Crittenden  resigning  from 

the  Cabinet;  attitude  of  [Daniel]  Webster;  of 
opinion  that  the  nomination  of  [Henry]  Clay 
means  defeat  for  the  Whig  party;  favors  the 
nomination  of  Crittenden  for  the  Presidency- 
A.  L.  S.  4  p. 
1842  Morehead,   C[harles]   Slaughter].     Frankfort,   Kentucky. 

Feb.  9  To  Crittenden.     Confident  that  Crittenden  will 

succeed  Henry  Clay  in  the  U.  S.  Senate ;  legisla- 
tive action  on  the  law  on  Bankruptcy;  investiga- 
tion of  a  scandal  by  State  senate.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1842  [Peyton,  Balie].     New  Orleans,  [Louisiana].     To  Critten- 

Feb.  22  den.     Personal  debts  and  financial  difficulties. 

3  p. 


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1842  Morehead,   C[harles]   Slaughter].     Frankfort,   Kentucky. 

Feb-  23  To  Crittenden.     Receipt  of  resignation  of  [Henry] 

Clay  from  U.  S.  Senate ;  opposition  to  the  election 
of  Crittenden  to  succeed  Clay.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1842  Letcher,  R[obert]  P[erkins].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

Feb-  24  Crittenden.     Opposition  to  the  election  of  Crit- 

tenden to  succeed  [Henry]  Clay  in  the  U.  S.  Sen- 
ate ;  friendly  attitude  of  Richard  M.  Johnson  to- 
ward Crittenden.  A.  L.  S.  2  p.  Printed: 
Coleman,  Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871 ;  I,  172. 
1842  Lfetcher],  R[obert]  P[erkins].     [Frankfort,  Kentucky.]    To 

Feb.  26  Crittenden.     Crittenden's    election    to    succeed 

[Henry  Clay]  in  the  U.  S.  Senate;  exertions  of 
Richard  M.  Johnson  to  keep  down  opposition. 
A.  L.  S.  1  p.  Printed:  Coleman,  Life  of  Crit- 
tenden, Phila.,  1871;  I,  172. 

Badger,  George  E[dmond].  Raleigh,  [North  Carolina]. 
To  Crittenden.  Sentiments  on  the  attitude  of 
President  Tyler  toward  the  Whig  party;  per- 
sonals; business.     A.  L.  S.     5  p. 

Sergeant,  John.  Washington,  [D.  C]  To  Crittenden. 
Objects  of  the  proceedings  against  the  Schuylkill 
Bank.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

Sergeant,  John.  Draft  of  a  bill  "to  enable  the  [U.  S.]  Su- 
preme Court  to  settle  the  controversies  pending 
between  the  Kentucky  Bank  and  the  Schuylkill 
Bank."     A.  D.     2  copies,  3  p.  each. 

Letcher,  R[obert]  P[erkins].  Ffrankfort,  Kentucky].  To 
Crittenden.  [Hosea  J.]  Levis  should  be  par- 
doned ;  efforts  of  [Leslie]  Combs  to  bring  about  a 
settlement.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

Schley,  William.  Baltimore,  [Maryland].  To  Crittenden. 
Anxiety  about  confirmation  of  McCulloch;  his 
character  qualifications;  McCulloch's  financial 
difficulties.     A.  L.  S.     6  p. 

Hughes,  Christopher.  Baltimore,  [Maryland].  To  Crit- 
tenden. Incloses  a  letter  for  [Henry]  Clay; 
friendship  for  Clay  and  Crittenden;  despair  of 
promotion  [in  diplomatic  service  ?].    A.  L.  S.    2  p. 

Henry,  Hfenry].  Philadelphia.  To  Crittenden.  Service 
in  the  U.  S.  Navy;  confirmation  by  Senate  of 
Naval  officers.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 


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1842  Letcher,  R[obert]  P[erkins].     Frank[fort,  Kentucky].     To 

Apr.  9  Crittenden.     Praises  [Henry]  Clay's  valedictory; 

local  matters;    President  Tyler;    [Daniel]  Web- 
ster.    A.  L.  S.     2  p.     Printed:  Coleman,  Life  of 
Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871:  I,  172. 
1842  Starkweather,    S.     Washington,   D.   C.     To  Crittenden. 

Apr.  16  Bank  bills  before  the  U.  S.  Senate.     A.  L.  S.    3  p. 

1842  Ashburton,  [Alexander  Baring],  Lord.    Washington,  [D.  C] 

May  3  To  Crittenden.     Request  to  forward  inclosed  let- 

ter.    A.  L.  in  3d  person.     1  p. 
1842  Letcher,  R[obert]  P[erkins].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

May  19  Crittenden.     Personals ;  call  session  of  the  Legis- 

lature;    the    relief    movement    and    its    effect; 
[Henry]  Clay's  attitude  toward  the  Presidential 
nomination.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1842  Letcher,  R[obert]  P[erkins].     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To 

May  20  Crittenden.        Object     of     [Albert     Gallatin?] 

Hodges's    visit    to    Washington;     local    gossip; 
desire  that  [Martin]  Van  Buren  will  not  visit 
Frankfort,     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1842  Jenifer,  Dfaniel].     Vienna,  Austria.     To  Crittenden.     Re- 

May  22  ception  at  the  court  of  Vienna ;  the  manners  and 

customs    of    the    court;     certain    ceremonies. 
A.  L.  S.     9  p. 
1842  Lexington  Citizens,  Kentucky.     To  Crittenden.     Invita- 

May  23  tion  to  a  barbecue  given  in  honor  of  Henry  Clay. 

L.  S.  by  a  committee.     1  p. 
1842  L[etcher],  R[obert]  P[erkins].     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To 

May  31  .      Crittenden.     Visit    of    [Martin]    Van   Buren    to 

Frankfort;    his   reception  is    a   most   complete 
burlesque.     A.  L.  S.     3  p.     Printed:   Coleman, 
Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871;  I,  179. 
1842  Letcher,  R[obert]  P[erkins].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

June  3  Crittenden.     End  of  disturbances  in  Rhode  Is- 

land; adjournment  of  the  Kentucky  court; 
various  personages;  claim  of  Kentucky  for  195 
stand  of  arms  against  the  U.  S.  A.  L.  S.  3  p. 
Printed:  Coleman,  Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila., 
1871;  I,  181. 
1842  Clay,     Hfenry].     Ashland,     Kentucky.     To    Crittenden. 

June   3  Crittenden's    attitude    in    Congress;     criticises 

President   Tyler's   administration;    general   de- 
pression of  business;    tariff  and  the  navy  ques- 


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tion;  Van  Buren's  visit  to  Kentucky.  A.  L.  S. 
2  p.  Also  copy.  2  p.  Printed:  Coleman,  Life 
of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871;  I,  180. 

1842  L[etclier],     R[obert]    P[erkins].     Frankfort,     [Kentucky]. 

June   7  To    Crittenden.     Confidence    in    [Henry]    Clay; 

lecal  matters;  humorous  conversation  with 
[Martin]  Van  Buren.  A.  L.  S.  3  p.  Printed: 
Coleman,  Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871;  I, 
182. 

1842  [Letcher,  Robert  Perkins.]     Frankfort,   [Kentucky].     To 

June  21  Crittenden.     Retirement  of  "The  Old  Prince" 

[Henry  Clay]  before  the  Presidential  nomination  ; 

President  Tyler  and  the   tariff;  State  politics; 

personals.    A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1842  Hamilton,    Alexander].      New    York.      To    Crittenden. 

June  23  Tariff  and  receipts  from  public  lands;    project 

for  the  relief  of  the  states;  hopes  that  President 
Tyler  will  veto  the  apportionment  bill;  rumor 
that  "to  the  victors  belongs  the  spoils"  [William 
Learned  Marcy]  is  to  be  nominated  to  a  Cabinet 
office.  A.  L.  S.  2  p. 
Clay,  H[enry].  Ashland,  [Kentucky].  To  Robert  Per- 
kins Letcher.  Payment  to  Kentucky  of  its 
quota  of  the  Land  Fund.  A.  L.  S.  1  p. 
Hughes,  Christopher.  Baltimore,  [Maryland].  To  Crit- 
tenden, [John  Macpherson]  Berrien,  and  [William 
Campbell]  Preston.  Bids  farewell;  leaves  for 
England.  A.  L.  S.  2  p. 
Philadelphia  Whigs.  To  Crittenden.  Invitation  to  An- 
niversary of  American  Independence.  L.  S.  by 
5  signatures.  1  p. 
Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].  [Washington,  D.  C]  To 
H[enry]  Clay.  Attitude  of  the  Whig  party  in 
Pennsylvania  toward  next  Presidential  nomina- 
tion; preference  for  Winfield  Scott;  attitude  of 
Scott;  feeling  toward  President  Tyler.  A.  L.  S. 
5  p.  Printed:  Coleman,  Life  of  Crittenden, 
Phila.,  1871;  I,  185. 

1842  Morehead,     James    T[urner].     Washington,     D.     C.     To 

July  2  Henry  Clay.     Effect  of  President  Tyler's  vetoes 

on  the  Whig  party;    affairs  in  the  Cabinet  and 

Senate;     Dorr's    rebellion    in    Rhode    Island. 

A.  L.  S.     3  p. 


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PAPERS  OF   JOHN   JORDAN   CRITTENDEN  79 

1842  Porter,   Alexander].     White  Sulphur  Springs,  Virginia. 

July  6  To  Crittenden.     President  Tyler  and  the  duty  on 

sugar;    personals;    humorous  story  concerning 
Henry  Clay.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1842  Saltonstall,  L[everett].     Washington,  [D.  CJ.    To  [Henry 

July  7  Clay].     The  revenue  bill;    opinion  of  President 

Tyler;  personals.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1842  Rose,    William   Boscawen.     Baltimore,    [Maryland].     To 

July  8  Crittenden.     Desires  to  withdraw  his  application 

for  an  appointment  under  the  government ;  con- 
gratulates Crittenden  on  his  speech  in  reply  to 
[William]  Allen  of  Ohio.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1842  White,  John.     Washington,  [D.  CJ     To  [Robert  Perkins 

July  11  Letcher].     Attitude    of    Kentucky    toward    the 

land   bill;  northern  States'  only  patriotism   is 
interest  and  profits;  tariff.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1842  Schley,  Frederick  A.     Frederick,  Maryland.     To  Rfobert] 

July  15  P[er kins]  Letcher.     Personals;  proposed  visit  to 

Kentucky;     Henry   Clay    and   the   Presidency. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1842  Crittenden,    J[ohn]    J[ordan].     Washington,   [D.  CJ     To 

July  15  H[enry]  Clay.     Attitude  of  [John  Minor]  Botts 

toward  the  impeachment  of  President  Tyler; 
advises  Clay  against  such  a  course ;  political  out- 
look; rumor  that  Webster  will  retire  from  the 
Cabinet.  A.  L.  S.  3  p.  Printed:  Coleman, 
Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871;  I,  187. 
1842  Jones,  W[illiam].     [Washington,  D.  C  J     To  K[obert  P[erk- 

July  16  ins]  Letcher.     Length  of  the  present  session  of 

Congress;   local  gossip;   hopes  to  see  Letcher  in 
the  U.  S.  Senate  soon.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1842  Clay,    H[enry].     Ashland,    Ky.     To   Crittenden.     Clay's 

July  16  strength   if   President   Tyler   should    veto    the 

permanent  tariff  bill;  his  views  on  the  subject; 
ideas  as  to  a  vote  of  "want  of  confidence"  in 
Tyler.  A.L.S.  3  p.  Also  copy.  2  p.  Printed: 
Coleman,  Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871 ;  1, 188. 
1842  Porter,   Alexander.     White  Sulphur  Springs,   [Virginia]. 

July  21  To  Crittenden.     Clay's  prospects  for  Presidential 

nomination;    course  of  the  Whigs  toward  the 
tariff  and  its  effect  on  sugar.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1842  Clay,    H[enry].     Ashland,    [Kentucky].     To   Crittenden. 

July  21  Movement  for  impeachment  of  President  Tyler ; 

possibility  of  veto  of  the  tariff  bill;  recent  elec- 


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tion  in  Louisiana.  Copy.  1  p.  Printed:  Cole- 
man, Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871;  I,  190. 

1842  Crittenden,    J[ohn]    J[ordan].     Washington,    D.    C.     To 

Aug.  3  H[enry]  Clay.      The  Senate  will  pass  the  tariff 

bill  as  it  comes  from  the  House  of  Representa- 
tives, with  probability  of  veto.  A.  L.  S.  3  p. 
Printed:  Coleman,  Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila., 
1871;  I,  191. 

1842  Sargent,  Nfathan].     Washington,  D.  C.     To  Henry  Clay. 

Aug.  6  Passage  of  the  tariff  bill  by  the  Senate;   possi- 

bility of  veto  by  President  Tyler;  Clay's  popu- 
larity in  Pennsylvania;  issue  of  a  Clay  Almanac; 
rumor  that  [Daniel]  Webster  is  to  retire  from  the 
Cabinet.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1842  L[etcher],     R[obert]    P[erkins].     Frankfort,     [Kentucky]. 

Aug.  8  To  Crittenden.     Recent  election  in  Kentucky; 

Whigs  and  Locos  in  the  Legislature  pledged  to 
vote  for  Crittenden  for  U.  S.  Senate;  curiosity 
as  to  [Daniel]  Webster  leaving  the  Cabinet. 
A.  L.  S.  Printed:  Coleman,  Life  of  Crittenden, 
Phila.,  1871;  I,  192. 

1842  Crittenden,    J[ohn]   J[ordan].     [Washington,   D.   C]     To 

Aug.  12  H[enry]  Clay.     Embarrassment  caused  by  veto 

of  the  tariff  bill;  difficulty  in  adopting  a  satis- 
factory course;  treaty  with  England  before  the 
Senate.  A.  L.  S.  2  p.  Printed:  Coleman,  Life 
of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871;  I,  192. 

1842  Crittenden,    J[ohn]   J[ordan].     [Washington,    D.    C]     To 

Aug.  16  James  Harlan.     Transmission  of  certificates  of 

stock;  tariff  bill;  cause  of  President  Tyler's  ac- 
tions; effect  of  elections  in  the  west.  A.  L.  S. 
4  p.  Printed:  Coleman,  Life  of  Crittenden, 
Phila.,  1871;  I,  193. 

1842  Clay,    Henry.     Ashland,    [Kentucky].     To    [Crittenden]. 

Aug.  18  Encloses  letters;  dissolution  of  the  Ohio  legisla- 

ture.    Copy.     1  p. 

1842  White,  John.     [Washington,  D.  C]     To  [Henry  Clay?]. 

Aug.  18  Veto  of  the  tariff  bill;  idea  of  an  extra  session  of 

Congress;  expects  harmony  among  the  Whigs. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1842  Eve,  Joseph.     Galveston,  [Texas].     To  Crittenden.     His 

Sept.  16  financial  embarrassments ;  suspension  of  military 

operations   against  Mexico   by  Texas;    trouble 

from  the  Indians;    prosperity  of  the  country; 

local  gossip.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 


PAPERS  OF   JOHN   JORDAN   CRITTENDEN  81 

1842  Letcher,  K[obert]  Pferkins].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

Dec.  8  Crittenden.     Senatorial   election   in   Kentucky; 

attitude  of  [Richard  Mentor]  Johnson  toward 
Presidency.     A.  L.  S.     3  p.     Printed:  Coleman, 
Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871 ;  I,  195. 
1842  Crittenden,   J[ohn]   J[ordan].     [Washington,   D.   C]     To 

Dec.  21  M[aria]  K.  Cfrittenden].     Dullness  of  Washing- 

ton society;  arrival  of  " Judge  [John]  Catron  and 
lady;"  encloses  letter  from  Mrs.  [Elizabeth]  Ash- 
ley.    A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1842  Eve,    Joseph.     Galveston,    Tex.     To    Robert    P[erkins] 

Dec.  22  Letcher.     Personals ;   does  not  expect  to  be  re- 

called; hopes  for  Crittenden's  reelection  to  the 
U.  S.  Senate;  sentiments  on  the  Bank  question; 
daily  life  and  accommodations  at  the  capital  of 
Texas;  the  military  and  political  attitude  of 
Texas,  A.  L.  S.  8  p. 
1842  Crittenden,    J[ohn]   J[ordan].     Washington,    [D.   C]     To 

Dec.  26  M[aria]  K.  C[rittenden].     His  visit  to  [William] 

Schley,  in  Baltimore;  personals;   desire  to  be  in 
Kentucky.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1842  Crittenden,   J[ohn]   J[ordan].     [Washington,    D.   C]     To 

Dec.  28  Rfobert]  H[enry]  Crittenden.     Relative  to  appli- 

cation for  office  of  collector  of  river  tolls ;  dislikes 
to  ask  favors  for  his  family.     Copy.     2  p. 
1842  Lord,  Daniel,  Jr.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Ridicule 

Dec  29  0f  J[ohn]  Cfanfield]  Spencer.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1842  Crittenden,    J[ohn]    J[ordan].     Washington,    D.    C.     To 
Dec.  30  M[aria]  K.  C[rittenden].     Comments  on  " home;" 

happenings  in  Washington.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1843  Morehead,  Charles  S.     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To  Critten- 
Jan-  2  den.     Result  of  a  joint  caucus  held  by  the  State 

legislature  for  the  election  of  U.  S.  Senator;  re- 
sults favor  Crittenden.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1843  Pirtle,  Henry.     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To  Crittenden. 

Jan-  3  Result  of  a  caucus  in  the  State  Senate  relative  to 

election  of  Crittenden  to  the  U.  S.  Senate. 
A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

[1843]  Letcher,   Rfobert]  Pferkins].     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To 

[Jan.  10]  Crittenden.     Great  victory  for  Crittenden  in  his 

election  to  U.  S.  Senate ;  condition  of  the  Demo- 
cratic party  in  Kentucky.  A.  L.  S.  3  p. 
Printed:    Coleman,  Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila., 

1871;  I,  137. 
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1843  Clay,  H[enry].     New  Orleans,  [Louisiana].     To  Critten- 

Jan.  14  den.     Election  of  [Alexander]  Porter  to  the  U.  S. 

Senate ;  its  effect  in  Louisiana ;  Clay  will  not  go 
to  Cuba;  queries  as  to  a  Whig  National  Conven- 
tion.    A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1843  Crittenden,   J[ohn]   Jfordan].     [Washington,   D.   C]     To 

Jan.  16  S[amuel]  S[mith]  Nicholas.     Search  for  letter  of 

[George    Mifflin]    Dallas    to    Andrew    Jackson; 
scheme  relative  to  Texas;  legal  matters.     Copy. 

iP. 

1843  Letcher,    [Robert   Perkins].     Frankfort,    Kentucky.     To 

Jan.  20  Crittenden.     Urges  Crittenden  to  advise  [James 

Turner]  Morehead  against  resigning  his  seat  in 
the  U.  S.  Senate  before  next  winter;  reasons  for 
such  action.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1843  Crittenden,   J[ohn]   Jfordan].     Washington,    [D.   C]     To 

Feb.  5  Rfobert]    P[erkins]    Letcher.     [James    Turner] 

Morehead  has  no  intention  of  resigning  his  seat 
in  U.  S.  Senate;   [John]  Calhoun;  business  mat- 
ters.    A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1843  Crittenden,   J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Washington,   [D.   C]    To 

Feb.  5  Maria  K.   C[rittenden].     Personals;    possibility 

of  sending  oysters  to  Kentucky;  his  re-election 
to  the  U.  S.  Senate ;  local  matters ;  news  of  the 
capture  of  George  [Bibb  Crittenden]  by  Mexicans. 
A.  L.  S.  4  p.  Printed:  Coleman,  Life  of  Crit- 
tenden, Phila.,  1871;  I,  199. 
1843  Webster,     Daniel.     Washington,     [D.    C]     to    Waddy 

Feb.  7  Thompson.     Urges   Thompson  to   interpose  in 

behalf  of  [George  Bibb]  Crittenden  who  was  cap- 
tured by  Mexicans.     Copy.     1  p. 
1843  Clay,  H[enry].     New  Orleans,  Louisiana.     To  Crittenden. 

Feb  .  10  Encloses  letter  complimenting  [Alexander]  Porter ; 

fate  of  the  Exchequer.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1843  Webster,  Daniel.     Washington,  [D.  C]    To  [Robert  Per- 

Feb.  15  kins]  Letcher.     The  Bank  question;   predicts  a 

Loco-foco  majority  in  the  next  Congress;  Presi- 
dent Tyler  would  veto  a  Subtreasury  bill ;  neces- 
sity of  a  currency  and  the  restoration  of  public 
credit.    Copy.     1  p. 
1843  Crittenden,   J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Washington,   [D.   C]    To 

Feb.  24  R[obert]    P[erkins]    Letcher.     Anxiety    as    to 

[George  Bibb  Crittenden]  who  is  held  captive  by 
the  Mexicans;    gratitude   for  favors;    [Daniel] 


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PAPEES  OF   JOHN  JORDAN   CRITTENDEN  83 

Webster's  assistance  in  the  matter;  interest  in 
legislative  matters  of  Kentucky;  caucus  for  a 
Whig  National  Convention.     Copy.     2  p. 

Webster,  Daniel.  Washington,  [D.  C]  To  Crittenden. 
Relative  to  letters  to  [Waddy]  Thompson  and 
dispatch  of  the  letters.     Copy.     1  p. 

Thompson,  Waddy.  Mexico.  To  Antonio  Lopes  de 
Santa  Anna.  Encloses  letters  in  behalf  of 
[George  Bibb]  Crittenden;  reasons  for  his  action. 
Copy.     1  p. 

Santa  Anna,  Antonio  Lopez  de.  Mexico.  To  Waddy 
Thompson.  Has  ordered  George  Bibb  Critten- 
den and  the  other  American  prisoners  to  be 
placed  at  the  disposal  of  Thompson;  requests 
that  Thompson  use  his  influence  to  prevent 
citizens  of  the  United  States  from  aiding  the 
Texans.     Copy.     2  p. 

Pakenham,  M.  Mexico.  To  H[enry]  S[tephen]  Fox.  In- 
formation that  President  General  Santa  Anna 
has  ordered  the  release  of  [George  Bibb]  Critten- 
den.    Copy.     1  p. 

Thompson,  W[addy].  Mexico.  To  Daniel  Webster.  Has 
received  an  order  for  the  release  of  [George  Bibb] 
Crittenden;  kind  treatment  of  prisoners;  en- 
closes letters  relative  to  the  release.     Copy.     1  p» 

Thompson,  Wfaddy].  Mexico.  To  Crittenden.  The  re- 
lease of  [George  Bibb]  Crittenden;  prompt  action 
of  President  General  Santa  Anna  and  good  con- 
duct of  Pakenham.     Copy.     2  p. 

Scott,  Winneld.  Washington,  [D.  C]  To  Crittenden. 
Humorous  letter;  threatens  to  "turn  Tyler 
man";  criticises  President  Tyler  and  his  Cabi- 
net; employment  of  topographical  officers. 
A.  L.  S.  4  p.  Printed:  Coleman,  Life  of  Crit- 
tenden, Phila.,  1871;  I,  201. 
1843  S[cott],  W[inneld].     [Washington,  D.  C]     To  Crittenden. 

ApR-  25  Influence  of  Loco-foco  supporters  against  [John 

W.]  Russell;  general  notes;  [William]  Campbell 
would  refuse  a  mission  to  Paris.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1843  Campbell,    Thomas   J.     Athens,   Tennessee.     To   Henry 

May  7  Clay.     Effect  of  Clay's  actions  in  1827  on  the 

present  campaign;  good  prospects  of  his  own 
election;  the  general  election  in  Tennessee. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 


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84  LIBKAKY  OF   CONGKESS 

1843  Todd  County  Citizens.     Elkton,  [Kentucky].     To  Critten- 

May  19  den.     Calling  a  convention  to  take  into  consider- 

ation the  "late  alarming  and  dangerous  assump- 
tions of  power  by  the  executive  of  the  United 
States."     Copy.     1  p. 

[1843]  Crittenden,  J[ohn]   J[ordan].     [Washington,    D.  C]    To 

[June  l?]  J.  G.  Greenfield,  Jr.,  and  others.     Convention 

called  to  consider  the  "  assumptions  of  power"  of 
President  Tyler;  actions  of  Tyler,  and  his  claims ; 
ideas  as  to  the  attitude  which  the  people  should 
take;  declines  invitation  to  the  convention. 
Copy.     5  p. 

1843  Clay,  Henry.     New  Orleans,  [Louisiana].     To  Crittenden. 

June  15  Desires  copies  of  opinions  of  U.  S.  Supreme  Court 

on  Mississippi  slave  cases.     Copy.     1  p. 

1843  Clay,  Henry.     Ashland,  [Kentucky].     To  Kfobert]  P[er- 

June26  kins]  Letcher.     The  "  Custom  House  and  Web- 

ster Clique"  of  New  York;  they  are  in  favor  of 
John  McLean  for  President,  and  will  use  the 
Bunker  Hill  celebration  for  concocting  their 
machinations.     Copy.     1  p. 

1843  Scott,   Winfield.     Washington,    [D.   C]     To   Crittenden. 

June  29  Return  from  West  Point;   Crittenden's  nephew 

[William  L.  Crittenden]  to  be  given  another 
chance;  understands  that  Crittenden  is  " star- 
ring ...  in  the  same  troupe  with  [Thomas  H.] 
Benton;"  how  Scott  avoided  a  trip  to  New  York 
and  Boston;  sorry  to  have  missed  a  visit  to  Ken- 
tucky. A.  L.  S.  4  p.  Printed:  Coleman,  Life 
of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871;   I,  203. 

1843  Scott,   Winfield.     Washington,    [D.   C]     To   Crittenden. 

JULY8  Encloses  a  letter  from  West  Point;  Crittenden's 

11  excursion"  to  Missouri  with  [Thomas  H.]  Ben- 
ton; personnel  of  President  Tyler's  Cabinet  com- 
plete; John  Nelson,  a  small  politician  of  the 
Jackson- Van  Buren  stamp,  to  be  Attorney  Gen- 
eral; doubts  the  intentions  of  Daniel  Webster; 
John  M.  Clayton  as  Vice  President  on  Clay's 
ticket;  minor  matters.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

1843  Foster,  Ephraim  H.     Nashville,  Tennessee.     To  Critten- 

Aug.  10  den.     Recent   election   in   Tennessee;     rejoices 

over  the  Whig  victory;  majority  of  [George  W.] 
Jones  for  Congress.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 


PAPERS   OF   JOHN   JORDAN   CRITTENDEN  85 

1843  [Crittenden,  John  Jordan.]     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

Aug.  12  the  Editors  of  Louisville  Journal.     Corrects  a 

statement  made  in  the  " Journal"  reflecting  on 
Crittenden  and  [Robert  Perkins]  Letcher;  his 
feeling  toward  Letcher  during  the  election  of 
1840  and  at  the  present  writing.     A.  D'f.     3  p. 

1843  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  Jfordan].     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To 

Sept.  9  John  Middleton  Clayton.     Disposition  of  Ken- 

tucky bonds;  date  of  next  Whig  National  Con- 
vention; opinion  of  administration  of  John  Ty- 
ler, and  his  intentions.    A.  L.  S.    2  p.    clayton. 

1843  McLean,  John.     Cincinnati,  Ohio.     To  R[obert]  P[erkins] 

Sept.  22  Letcher.     Opinion  on  the  various  Presidential 

candidates;  disheartened  condition  of  the  Whig 
party;  looks  for  defeat.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1843  Porter,  Pfeter]  B[uel].     New  York.     To  Henry  Clay.     Re- 

Sept.  25  turn  from  the  fair  at  Rochester;   [Daniel]  Web- 

ster's despair  of  becoming  Presidential  candidate ; 
possibility  of  Websters  reconciliation  with  Clay ; 
marked  hostility  of  Webster  toward  Clay;  de- 
sires suggestions  on  the  subject.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1843  Sargent,   N[athan].     Philadelphia.     To  Crittenden.     Lo- 

Sept.  30  cal  political  nominations ;    predicts  his  own  de- 

feat; attitude  of  President  Tyler's  supporters  to- 
ward Van  Buren;  appointees  placed  in  office  by 
Charles  A.  Wickliffe,  Post  Master  General;  per- 
sonals.    A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

[1843]  Scott,    Winfield.     [Washington,   D.   C]     To   Crittenden. 

[Oct.  4?]  The  project  to  run  [Daniel]  Webster  on  [Henry] 

Clay's  ticket  revived  by  certain  newspapers; 
Scott's  attitude  toward  public  meetings  and 
newspapers  favoring  his  own  nomination  for 
President;  Richard  M[entor]  Johnson  and  the 
Loco-f  oco  leaders ;  is  ignorant  of  the  intentions  of 
the  Cabinet.  A.  L.  S.  last  4  p.  Printed  under 
date  Oct.  14:  Coleman,  Life  of  Crittenden, 
Phila.,  1871;  I,  203. 

1843  Scott,   Winfield.     Washington,    [D.   CJ     To   Crittenden. 

°ct.  14  Leaves  to  meet  his  family  in  New  York;  recom- 

mends the  Exchange  Hotel,  in  Washington;  its 
advantages;  [John  Minor]  Botts  is  prosecuting 
his  claim  against  John  W.  Jones  for  seat  in  U.  S. 
Congress.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 


86  LIBKARY   OF   CONGRESS 

1843  Letcher,  R[obert]  P[erkins].     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To 

Nov.  30  Crittenden.     Local  matters ;  will  send  [Winfield] 

Scott  a  commission  as  president  of  the  Anti- 
Drinking  Club;  recent  declarations  that  John 
Davis  is  the  agent  of  Yankee  and  English  aboli- 
tionists. A.  L.  S.  3  p.  Printed:  Coleman, 
Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871;  I,  207. 

1843  Porter,  Alexander.     Oak  Lawn,  [Louisiana].     To  Critten- 

Dec.   2  den.     His  illness;  doubt  as  to  whether  he  should 

resign  his  seat  in  the  U.  S.  Senate ;  prospects  for 
the  election  of  [Henry]  Clay.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1843  Riddle,  John  S.     Philadelphia.     To  Crittenden.     Feeling 

Dec.   5  among  Whig  newspapers  for  the  rejection  of  nom- 

ination of  James  M.  Porter  for  Secretary  of  War; 
strength  of  the  Porter  faction  in  Pennsylvania; 
if  nomination  were  rejected  this  strength  would 
be  turned  against  Clay.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1843  Clay,    H[enry].     Ashland,    [Kentucky].     To    Crittenden. 

Dec.    5  The  annexation  of  Texas  would    cause    a   war 

with  Mexico;  the  question  should  be  passed  over 
in  silence;  reasons  for  opposing  annexation. 
L.  S.  6  p.  Printed:  Coleman,  Life  of  Critten- 
den, Phila.,  1871;  I,  207. 

1843  Grrymes,  John  R.,  P.  Anderson,   C.  Roselins,  and  Thomas 

Dec.   5  Slidell.     New  Orleans,  [Louisiana].     Statement 

of  what  would  be  a  reasonable  fee  for  Balie  Pey- 
ton as  attorney  for  the  U.  S.  in  its  suit  against 
Bank  of  U.  S.     Copy.     1  p. 

1843  Prentiss,  Sfergeant]  S[mith].    Vicksburg,  [Mississippi].    To 

Dec.    8  Crittenden.     Private  matters;   encloses  fees  for 

services  rendered;  recommends  Starke  for  ap- 
pointment on  the  Choctaw  Commission.  A.  L.  S. 
3  p. 

1843  Clayton,    John   M[iddleton].     Newcastle,    Delaware.     To 

Dec.   9  Crittenden.     Acknowledges  receipt  of  Kentucky 

bonds;  probable  nomination  of  [Martin]  Van 
Buren  by  the  Loco-focos ;  popularity  of  [Henry] 
Clay;  Virginia's  mode  of  choosing  delegates  to 
the  Whig  Convention.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1843  Prentiss  &   Gnion.     Vicksburg,  Mississippi.     To  Critten- 

Dec.  14  den.     Desires  his  services  for  William  Scott  in 

case  before  the  U.  S.  Supreme  Court.  A.  L.  S. 
by  Prentiss.     1  p. 


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[1843]  Scott,  William.     Memorandum  of  suit  with  Downs.     A.  D. 

[Dec.  14?]  2  p. 

1843  Davis,   Charles  Augustus.     New  York.     To  Crittenden. 

Dec.  16  Ideas  on  internal  improvements  and  establish- 

ment of  the  Post  Office  Department;  predicts 
that  the  day  of  the  Post  Office  as  a  national  insti- 
tute are  numbered.     A.  L.  S.     6  p. 

1843  lord,  Daniel,  Jr.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Critten- 

Dec.  16  den  is  eulogizing  his  dead  adversaries;  law  mat- 

ters; health  of  Smith  Thompson.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1843  Letcher,   R[obert  Pferkins].     Frankfort,   Kentucky.     To 

Dec.  18  Crittenden.     Article   in   the   "Commonwealth" 

relative  to  [John  C]  Calhoun;  Calhoun's  friends 
are  too  tame  and  submissive;  anxious  to  know 
what  Daniel  Webster  is  about.  A.  L.  S.  3  p. 
Printed:  Coleman,  Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila., 
1871;  I,  211. 

1843  Chittenden,  Thomas  C.     Adams,  New  York.     To  Critten- 
Dec.  19  den.     Urges  that  confirmation  of  John  O.  Dickey 

as  collector  of  customs  at  Sacketts  Harbor  be 
delayed  by  the  Senate.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
[1843]  [Chittenden,  Thomas  C]     [Adams,  New  York.]     Form  of 

[Dec.  19]  resolutions  requiring  the  customhouse  at  Sacketts 

Harbor  to  render  an  account.     A.  D.     1  p. 

1844  Root,  Erastus.    Albany,  New  York.     To  Crittenden.    Op- 
Jan.  l  position    to    confirmation    of    [John    Canfield] 

Spencer  as  successor  to  late  [Smith]  Thompson, 
Associate  Justice  of  U.  S.  Supreme  Court. 
A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1844  Corwin,  Thomas.     Lebanon,  Ohio.     To  Crittenden.     Rec- 

JAN-  2  ommends  the  reappointment  of  Thomas  Blair  as 

Postmaster  at  Dayton,  Ohio;    Daniel  Webster 

and    the    Whigs;     [John    Caldwell]    Calhoun. 

A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1844  Letcher,  R[obert]  P[erkins].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

JAN-  6  Crittenden.     Confidence  in  [John  Cook]  Rives  as 

a  Clay  man ;  [John]  Tyler  hostile  to  [Martin]  Van 
Buren;  Kentucky  Loco-foco  convention  for 
Presidential  nominee ;  attitude  of  [Richard  Men- 
tor] Johnson.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1844  Nicholas,  S[amuel]  S[mith].     Louisville,  Kentucky.     To 

Jan-  7  Crittenden.     The  premature  discussion  of  the  an- 

nexation oi  Texas ;  scheme  for  it  to  be  admitted 


88  LIBKAKY  OF  CONGKESS 

as  a  colony;  abolition  of  slaves;  gradual  abolition 
by  the  various  states;  general  ideas  on  the  sub- 
jects.    A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

1844  Letcher,   R[obert]  P[erkins].     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To 

Jan.  8  Crittenden.     No  necessity  for  ousting  [William] 

Hardin,  the  Postmaster  at  Frankfort;  the  Ken- 
tucky Van  Buren  convention;  minor  matters. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1844  [Letcher,    Robert    Perkins].     Frankfort,    Kentucky.     To 

Jan.  18  Crittenden.     Leader   needed   in    the    House    of 

Representatives  of  Kentucky;  intrigue  to  oust 
[William]  Hardin  as  Postmaster  at  Frankfort; 
ideas  on  national  politics.  A.  L.  3  p.  Printed: 
Coleman,  Life  of  Crittenden;  Phila.,  1871 ;  I,  213. 

1844  Van   Rensselaer,   Sol[omon].     Albany,    [New  York].     To 

Jan.  20  Crittenden.     The   nomination   of   an   Associate 

Justice  of  the  U.  S.  Supreme  Court;  hostility  of 
certain  candidates  toward  [Henry]  Clay;  de- 
nounces John  C[anfield]  Spencer's  political  char- 
acter.    A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1844  Pleasants,  John  H.     Richmond,  Virginia.     To  Crittenden. 

Jan.  21  Recommends  Edward  A.  Cabell  for  Solicitor  of 

the   Land   Office;     the   confirmation   of   Henry 

Alexander]  Wise  as  Minister  to  Brazil;    Wise's 

influence  in  Virginia.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1844  Letcher,  Rfobert]  P[erkins].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

Jan.  22  Crittenden.     Rejection  by  the  Senate  of  Presi- 

dent's nominations;  Kentucky  legislative  mat- 
ters; the  Presidential  nomination.  A.  L.  S. 
3  p.  Printed:  Coleman,  Life  of  Crittenden; 
Phila.,  1871;  I,  213. 

1844  Chittenden,  T[homas]  C.     Adams,  New  York.     To  Crit- 

Jan.  22  tenden.     Complains   of   appointments   made  in 

the  custom  houses  at  Sacketts  Harbor  and  Cape 

Vincent;   ideas  on  the  success  of  [Henry]  Clay. 

A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1844  Clay,  H[enry].     New  Orleans,  [Louisiana].     To  Crittenden. 

Jan.  24  The  death  of  [Alexander]  Porter  and  his  possible 

successor  in  the  Senate;  urges  that  the  Senate 
reject  the  nominations  of  [Caleb]  Cushing  and 
[John  Canfield]  Spencer;  his  intended  tour 
through  Alabama,  Georgia  and  South  Carolina. 
A.  L.  S.  1  p.  Printed:  Coleman,  Life  of  Crit- 
tenden, Phila.,  1871,  I,  214. 


PAPERS  OF   JOHN   JORDAN   CRITTENDEN  89 

1844  Nicholas,  S[amuel]  S[mith].     [Louisville,  Kentucky.]     To 

Jan.  25  Crittenden.     Delay  in  will  case;  desires  a  patent 

for  his  latest  invention.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1844  Preston,  William  C[ampbell].     Columbia,  South  Carolina. 

Jan-  28  To  Crittenden.     Queries  as  to  National  affairs  at 

Washington;  local  effect  of  [John  Caldwell]  Cal- 
houn's letter;  fears  that  the  Senate  is  using  the 
guillotine  too  freely.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1844  Riddle,   John  S.     Philadelphia.     To  Crittenden.     Senti- 

Jan-  30  ment  toward  the  nomination  of  [James  Madison] 

Porter  as  Secretary  of  War;  vote  of  Pennsyl- 
vania secured  to  [Henry]  Clay  if  Porter  is  con- 
firmed, and  lost  to  the  Whigs  if  he  is  rejected 
by  the  U.  S.  Senate;  but  believes  Pennsylvania 
is  against  [Martin]  Van  Buren  under  any  circum- 
stances.    A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1844  Love,  James.     Galveston,  [Texas].     To  S[amuel]  S[mith] 

Feb-  1  Nicholas.     Criticises  Nicholas's  scheme  for  the 

annexation  of  Texas;  the  Texas  debt;  number 
of  slaves;  acquisition  of  lands  for  colonization; 
proposals  made  by  the  English  Abolition  Society; 
desire  that  the  United  States  will  not  meddle 
with  the  affairs  of  Texas.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

1844  Granger,  Francis.     Canandaigua,  N.  Y.     To  Crittenden. 

Feb  3  General  opposition  to  the  appointment  of  [John 

Canfield]  Spencer  as  Associate  Justice  of  the  U.  S. 

Supreme  Court ;  effect  of  his  confirmation  on  the 

Whig  party  of  New  York.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1844  Letcher,  R[obert]  P[erkins].     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To 

Feb-  4  Crittenden.     On  the  confirmation  of  [Henry  Al- 

exander] Wise  as  Minister  to  Brazil;  should  be 
confirmed  as  matter  of  policy;  attitude  of  [Dan- 
iel] Webster;  rumor  that  [Alexander]  Porter  left 
a  legacy  to  [Henry]  Clay.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1844  Lord,  Daniel,  Jr.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Person- 

Feb-  10  als;    legal  business;    national  affairs.     A.  L.  S. 

3  p. 

1844  Glay,  Henry.     New  Orleans,  [Louisiana].     To  Crittenden. 

Feb-  15  Rumor  that  forty-two  Senators  favor  the  annexa- 

tion of  Texas  and  have  advised  President  Tyler 
that  they  will  confirm  a  treaty  to  that  effect ;  de- 
sires information  on  the  subject.  A.  L.  S.  1  p. 
Printed:  Colemans,  Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila., 
1871;  I,  216. 


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1844  Craighill,  William  N.     Charlestown,  Virginia.     To  Crit- 

Feb.  19  tenden.     Encloses    letter    from    Crittenden   to 

Craighill's  father  found   among  his  father's  pa- 
pers.    Copy.     1  p. 
1844  Weaver,  Augustus.     Hagerstown,  Indiana.     To  Critten- 

Feb.  20  den.     Alleged  coalition  between  John  Q[uincy] 

Adams  and  Henry  Clay  in  1824-5.     A.  L.  S.    1  p. 
1844  Crittenden,    J[ohn]    J[ordan].     Washington,    D.    C.     To 

Mar.  7  R[obert]  P[erkins]  Letcher.     Reasons  why  ap- 

pointment [Judge  of  Kentucky  Supreme  Court] 
should  not  be  given  [John]  White;   its  political 
effect ;  White  has  determined  to  decline.     Copy. 
2  p. 
1844  Letcher,  R[obert]  P[erkins].     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To 

Mar.  13  Crittenden.     The  appointment  [Judge  of  Ken- 

tucky Supreme  Court]  offered  [John]  White ;  po- 
litical   situation    in    Virginia;     local    matters. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p.     Printed:   Coleman,  Life  of  Crit- 
tenden, Phila.,  1871 ;  I,  217. 
1844  Weed,   Thurlow.     Albany,   New  York.     To  Crittenden. 

Mar.  17  The  nomination  of  Chancellor  [Reuben  Hyde] 

Walworth  [as  Associate  Justice  of  the  U.  S.  Su- 
preme Court]  but  a  scheme  contrived  to  get  rid 
of  him ;  if  his  nomination  is  confirmed  he  will  be 
succeeded  by  a  Loco-foco.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1844  Davis,   Charles  Augustus.     New  York.     To  Crittenden. 

Mar.  18  The  Texas  question;    inclined  to  favor  annexa- 

tion;  reasons;   local  prejudices.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1844  Clay,  Henry.     Savannah,  Georgia.     To  Crittenden.     The 

Mar.  24  Texas  question ;  has  hitherto  f  oreborne  to  express 

his  opinion;  the  principle  of  protection  in  con- 
nection with  a  tariff  for  revenue ;  the  fraudulent 
tariff  considered  in  the  House  of  Representatives. 
A.  L.  S.  2  p.  Printed :  Coleman,  Life  of  Critten- 
den; Phila.,  1871;  I,  217. 
1844  Drake,  Charles  D.     St.  Louis,  [Missouri].     To  Crittenden. 

Mar.  28  Encloses  letter  to  George  McDuffie,  to  be  deliv- 

ered if  Crittenden  should  think  prudent.  A.  L.  S. 
lp. 
1844  Drake,  Charles  D.     St.  Louis,  [Missouri].     To  George  Mc- 

Mar.  28  Duffle.     Query  as  to  truth  of  statement  credited 

to  McDuffie,  alledging  coalition  between  [John 
Quincy]  Adams  and  [Henry]  Clay  in  1824-5. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 


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1844  Crittenden,    J[ohn]   J[ordan].     Washington,    [D.   C]     To 

Mar.  30  T[homas]  Ewing.     Aggitation  of  the  Texas  ques- 

tion in  Senate;    opinion  that  no  treaty  for  an- 
nexation can  be  ratified ;  desires  sentiment  of  the 
people  in  Ohio.     Copy.     1  p. 
1844  Smith,  Gustavus  W[oodson].     New  London,  Connecticut. 

Apr.  2  To  Crittenden.     The  question  of  discharging  the 

brevet  2d  lieutenants  in  the  U.  S.  Army;  his  own 
particular  case;   his  services  in  the  army  since 
leaving  West  Point;   desires  the  question  inves- 
tigated.    A.  L.  S.     6  p. 
1844  Smith,  Gustavus  W[oodson].     New  London,  Connecticut. 

Apr.  2  To  Crittenden.     Explaining  who  his  people  are 

in  Kentucky  and  requesting  that  his  complaint 
be  laid  before  the  Military  Committee  of  the 
U.  S.  Senate.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1844  Lawrence,   Abbott.     Boston,    [Massachusetts].     To   Crit- 

Apr.  5  tenden.     The  Massachusetts  state   convention; 

[Henry]  Clay's  prospects  in  New  England;  Clay 
and  the  Texas  question;  possible  nomination  of 
John    Brown    for    Vice-President;     personals. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1844  Davis,   Charles  Augustus.     New  York.     To  Crittenden. 

Apr.  9  Predictions  as  to  the  result  of  the  election  in 

.   New  York;    Whig  enthusiasm;    [Martin]   Van 
Buren  and  the  Presidential  nomination.     A.  L.  S. 
4  p. 
1844  I[etcher],  R[obert]  P[erkins].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].    To 

Apr.  10  Crittenden.     The   result   of   recent   election   in 

Connecticut;     affairs    in    Virginia;     personals. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p.     Printed:   Coleman,  Life  of  Crit- 
tenden, Phila.,  1871;  I,  218. 
1844  Lawrence,  Abbott.     Boston,  [Massachusetts].    To  Critten- 

Apr.  11  den.     Political  situation  in  Massachusetts ;    the 

national  convention;   attitude  of  [Daniel]  W[eb- 
ster].     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1844  Davis,  Charles  Augustus.     New  York.     To  Crittenden. 

Apr.  12  A  political  satire.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

1844  Clay,  H[enry].     Raleigh,  [North  Carolina].     To  Critten- 

Apr.  17  den.     Encloses  a  letter  on  the  Texas  question  to 

be  published  in  the  " Intelligencer7'  at  the  dis- 
cretion of  Crittenden  and  others.  A.  L.  S.  1  p. 
Printed:  Coleman,  Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila., 
1871;  I,  219. 


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Clay,  H[enry].  Petersburg,  [Virginia].  To  Crittenden. 
Confidence  in  the  stand  taken  in  his  letter  for- 
warded for  publication ;  fears  nothing  from  pub- 
lic opinion.  A.  L.  S.  1  p.  Printed:  Coleman, 
Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871;  I,  219. 

Clay,  H[enry].  Norfolk,  [Virginia].  To  Crittenden.  En- 
tertains no  apprehension  from  publication  of  his 
letter  on  the  Texas  question;  date  of  publica- 
tion; attitude  of  [Martin]  Van  Buren  and  public 
sentiment.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

Preston,  William  C[ampbell].  Columbia,  [South  Carolina]. 
To  Crittenden.  Personals;  crossfire  of  [Martin] 
Van  Buren  and  [Henry]  Clay  on  the  Texas  ques- 
tion; selfish  notions  of  [John  Caldwell]  Calhoun; 
favorable  comment  on  Clay's  letter  on  the  Texas 
question.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

Letcher,  R[obert]  Pferkins].  Frankfort,  [Kentucky].  To 
Crittenden.  Whig  National  Convention  at  Balti- 
more and  its  effect;  Van  Buren  party  in  Ken- 
tucky; general  campaign  notes.  A.  L.  S.  3  p. 
Printed:  Coleman,  Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila., 
1871;  I,  220. 

[Davis,  Charles  Augustus].  New  York.  To  Crittenden 
Lack  of  harmony  in  the  Van  Buren  party;  gen- 
eral political  comment.  A.  L.  Signature  torn 
off. 

Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].  Washington,  D.  C.  To 
Chapman  Coleman.  The  treaty  for  annexation 
of  Texas.     Copy.     1  p. 

Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].  Speech  made  at  a  meeting 
in  Kentucky  for  ratification  of  nomination  of 
Henry  Clay  for  President.     Copy.     3  p. 

Preston,  William  C[ampbell].  Columbia,  [South  Carolina]. 
To  Crittenden.  Comment  on  the  next  Presi- 
dential campaign.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

Davis,  Charles  Augustus.  New  York.  To  Crittenden. 
Ridicules  a  recent  meeting  of  the  "Polkers" 
held  in  New  York;  [Martin]  Van  Buren' s  letter 
is  a  funny  affair;  Texas  matter  an  emergency; 
comment  on  the  coming  campaign.  A.  L.  S. 
4  p. 

McNeill,  William  Gibbs.  Stonington,  Connecticut.  To 
Crittenden.     Personal  feelings  toward  Critten- 


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den;  reasons  and  cause  of  certain  statements  in 
recent  letter.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].  Washington,  D.  C.  To 
John  Middleton  Clayton.  Adjournment  of  Con- 
gress; leaves  immediately  for  home;  influence 
with  the  "Native  Americans"  at  Philadelphia. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p.  CLAYTON. 

Crittenden,  J[ohn]  Jfordan].  Frankfort,  [Kentucky].  To 
S[amuel]  S[mith]  Nicholas.  Congratulations  on 
appointment  as  "Lord  High  Chancellor";  legal 
matters  as  to  a  will  case.     Copy.     1  p. 

Foster,  Ephraim  H.  Nashville,  [Tennessee].  To  Critten- 
den. Opinion  of  the  people  of  Tennessee  of 
Crittenden;  prospects  of  the  political  campaign 
in  the  State ;  confident  of  Whig  victory.  A.  L.  S. 
2  p. 

Penrose,  Charles  B.  Carlisle,  [Pennsylvania].  To  Crit- 
tenden. Encloses  letter  of  [William  Henry]  Har- 
rison commending  Henry  Clay ;  confidence  of  the 
Whigs  in  Pennsylvania.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

Peyton,  Balie.  New  Orleans,  Louisiana.  To  Charles 
B[ingham]  Penrose.  In  regard  to  fees  due  from 
the  government  in  certain  cases  before  the  courts; 
dispute  as  to  agreement  in  case  of  United  States 
vs.  Bank  of  the  United  States.     A.  L.  S.     9  p. 

Davis,  Charles  Augustus.  New  York.  To  Crittenden, 
Frankfort,  Kentucky.  The  political  campaign; 
confidence  of  a  Whig  victory  in  New  York;  the 
vote  in  Pennsylvania;  South  Carolina  and  the 
tariff.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

Helm,  John  L[arue].  Bardstown,  Kentucky.  To  Crit- 
tenden. Desires  to  know  the  reasons  why  Gov- 
ernor [William]  Owsley  opposes  [Benjamin]  Har- 
din as  Secretary  of  State.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

Davis,  Charles  Augustus.  New  York.  To  Crittenden. 
Nomination  of  Silas  Wright  for  Governor  of  New 
York;  comparison  of  Wright  with  Martin  Van 
Buren;  confident  that  Whigs  will  carry  New 
York.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

Davis,  Charles  Augustus.  New  York.  To  Crittenden. 
The  origin  and  description  of  a  cartoon  of  the 
Democratic  "bell  ringers";  the  political  situa- 
tion in  New  York  and  Pennsylvania;  the  States 
that  will  vote  for  the  Whig  party.     A.  L.  S.     7  p. 


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Oct.  15 


Davis,  Charles  Augustus.  New  York.  To  Crittenden. 
Action  of  the  "Native  Americans"  toward  nomi- 
nations in  New  York  City;  effect  that  Henry 
Clay's  election  would  have  upon  the  price  of 
securities;  assurance  that  the  Democratic  party 
will  be  defeated  in  November.     A.  L.  S.     7  p. 

Granger,  Fr[ancis].  Canandaigua,  New  York.  To  Crit- 
tenden. Feels  that  New  York  is  the  pivot  State 
in  the  coming  election;  the  campaign  in  New 
York  and  the  possible  result  in  favor  of  the 
Whigs.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

Davis,  Charles  Augustus.  New  York.  To  Crittenden. 
Assurance  of  electing  the  Whig  ticket  in  New 
York;  effect  of  the  campaign  upon  Wall  street. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

Davis,  Charles  Augustus.  New  York.  To  Crittenden. 
Is  confident  that  Pennsylvania  and  New  Jersey 
will  give  a  Whig  majority  along  with  New  York. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

Davis,  Charles  Augustus.  New  York.  To  Crittenden. 
Presidential  candidate  to  abstain  from  answering 
queries  on  public  measures ;  gives  draft  of  letter 
for  [Henry]  Clay  to  give  to  the  public  declining 
to  commit  himself  upon  public  questions. 
A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

Davis,  Charles  Augustus.  New  York.  To  Crittenden. 
Approval  of  Henry  Clay's  letter  to  the  "National 
Intelligencer";  little  importance  of  the  elections 
in  Maryland  and  New  Jersey;  work  of  Daniel 
Webster  in  Pennsylvania.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

Davis,  Charles  Augustus.  New  York.  To  Crittenden. 
Election  returns  from  Baltimore  not  all  that 
could  be  desired;  predicts  a  better  showing  in 
Philadelphia.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

Davis,  Charles  Augustus.  New  York.  To  Crittenden. 
Election  of  Markle  doubted;  prediction  of  elec- 
tions in  New  Jersey,  Pennsylvania,  and  Mary- 
land; recent  mass  meeting  at  Tammany  Hall; 
confident  of  Henry  Clay's  election.     A.  L.  S.    4  p. 

Davis,  Charles  Augustus.  New  York.  To  Crittenden. 
Must  bring  the  Whigs  and  "Natives"  into  line 
in  order  to  carry  the  city;  price  of  farm  products 
and  the  tariff.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 


PAPERS  OF   JOHN   JORDAN   CRITTENDEN  95 

1844  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To 

Nov.  13  H[enry]  Clay.     Election  of  James  K[nox]  Polk ; 

Clay  possibly  the  only  man  who  could  lose  noth- 
ing by  the  result;  is  tempted  to  leave  the  Polk- 
ites  to  dispose  of  the  tariff  among  themselves. 
Copy.  1  p.  Printed:  Coleman,  Life  of  Critten- 
den, Phila.,  1871;  I,  222. 

1844  Corwin,  Thomas.     Lebanon,  Ohio.     To  Crittenden,  Wash- 

Nov.  15  ington,  D.  C.     Sorrow  over  the  defeat  of  Henry 

Clay ;  an  exhibition  of  ingratitude ;  the  repeal  of 
the  tariff,  and  war  with  Mexico.  A.  L.  S.  1  p. 
Printed:  Coleman,  Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila., 
1871;  I,  225. 

1844  Davis,   George   T.   M.     Alton,   Illinois.     To  Crittenden. 

Nov.  25  Mortification  at  the  defeat  of  Henry  Clay  for 

President;    desires  letter  from  Crittenden  that 

will  unite  the  Whigs  of  Illinois ;  Loco-f  ocoism  and 

the  tariff.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1844  Clay,    Henry.     Ashland,     [Kentucky].     To    Crittenden. 

Nov.  28  Sympathizes  with  him  on  the  result  of  the  recent 

election;  their  duty  to  struggle  for  the  interests 
of  the  country;  Whig  minority  which  may  yet 
save  the  country;  sentiment  on  the  Native 
American  party;  naturalization  laws;  has  no 
thought  of  returning  to  the  Senate.  L.  S.  4  p. 
Printed:  Coleman,  Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila., 
1871;  I,  223. 

1844  Burnley,  A[lbert]  T.     New  Orleans,  [Louisiana].     To  Crit- 

Dec.  3  tenden.     Election  of  [James  Knox]  Polk ;  feeling 

against  foreigners;  favors  annexation  of  Texas, 
and  reasons  therefore ;  Crittenden  as  a  Presiden- 
tial candidate.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1844  Primrose,  William.     Philadelphia.     To  Crittenden.    Case 

Dec.  5  of  Clymer  vs.  Dawkins  et  al.,  before  U.  S.  Su- 

preme Court;  correspondence  on  the  Savage 
case.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1844  Clay,     H[enry].     Ashland,     Kentucky.     To    Crittenden. 

Dec.  16  Article  in  the  "National  Intelligencer "  relative 

to  postal  matters ;  annexation  of  Texas.  A.  L.  S. 
lp. 

1844  Davis,   Charles  Augustus.     New  York.     To  Crittenden. 

Dec.  17  Response  of  [Henry]  Clay  to  address  of  the  Ken- 

tucky electors;  possibility  of  [John  Caldwell] 
Calhoun  retaining  office  of  Secretary  of  State; 


96  LIBKAEY   OF   CONGKESS 

comments  on  Calhoun  and  [Thomas  Hart]  Ben- 
ton; a  rebuke  needed  for  the  abolitionists. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1844  Prentiss,  S[ergeant]  Sfmith].     Vicksburg,  [Mississippi].    To 

Dec.  22  Crittenden.     Brief  in  case  of  Heirs  of  Bowers  vs. 

Barlow  et  al.;  general  statement  of  the  case; 
calls  attention  to  case  of  Creath  vs.  Sims;  the 
election  of  [James  Knox]  Polk  as  President,  and 
his  opinion  of  him ;  general  comments  on  national 
affairs.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

1844  Clay,     H[enry].     Ashland,     Kentucky.     To    Crittenden. 

Dec.  26  Desires  a  copy  of  an  order  made  in  Louisiana 

while  it  was   a  dependency  of  France,   which 

might  be  in  the  French  archives.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1844  Crittenden,    J[ohn]   J[ordan].     Washington,    [D.   C]     To 
Dec.  28  Albert    T.    Burnley.     Bills    for    annexation    of 

Texas  before  Congress;  intentions  of  [James 
Knox]  Polk  in  regard  to  Texas;  assumption  of 
Texas  debt ;  desires  that  George  M.  Bibb  secure 
an  official  position.  Copy.  1  p. 
[1844?]  [Peyton,  Balie.]  [New  Orleans,  Louisiana.]  To  [Critten- 
den, ?]  Plea  for  fees  and  full  argument  why 
the  same  should  be  paid  Peyton  acting  as  attor- 
ney for  the  U.  S.  in  suit  against  the  Bank  of  the 
United  States  in  the  Commercial  Court  of  New 
Orleans.     A.  L.  incomplete,  p.  7-27. 

1845  Clay,  H[enry].  Ashland,  Kentucky.  To  Crittenden.  En- 
Jan.  9  closes  letter  from  Judge  [Joseph]  Story;  not  sur- 
prised at  Story's  disgust  with  his  service  in  the 
U.  S.  Supreme  Court;  Whigs  should  leave  the 
Texas  question  to  [James  Knox]  Polk;  [Robert 
Perkins]  Letcher  bears  recent  defeat  badly. 
A.  L.  S.  1  p.  Printed:  Coleman,  Life  of  Crit- 
den,  Phila.,  1871;  I,  225. 

1845  Prentiss,  Sfergeant]  S[mith].    Vicksburg,  Mississippi.     To 

Jan.  27  Crittenden.    Personal  business  and  financial  mat- 

ters.    A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1845  Eggleston,  H.  B.     New  Orleans,  Louisiana.     To  Critten- 

Feb.  3  den.     Reinstatement  of  a  case  before  the  U.  S. 

Supreme  Court ;  the  property  in  dispute.     A.  L.  S. 
2  p. 
1845  Graves,  Wfilliam]  J[ordan].     Louisville,  [Kentucky].     To 

Feb.  16  Crittenden.     Prefers  Crittenden  for  Presidential 


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candidate  in  1848;  general  ideas;   time  to  make 
the  move;  outline  of  plan.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1845  Judge,  H.  M.     Washington,  D.  C.     To  [Mrs.  H.  M.  Judge]. 

Mar.  1  Alleged  agreement  between  [John  Caldwell]  Cal- 

houn and  [James  Knox]  Polk;    J[ohn]  J[ordan] 
Crittenden's  speech  against  the  annexation  of 
Texas;    [Arthur  Pendleton]  Bagby  in  disgrace 
with  both  political  parties.     Copy.     1  p. 
1845  Marcy,    W[illiam]   L[earned].     Washington,    [D.   C]     To 

May  6  Crittenden,  Frankfort,  Kentucky.    Political  pres- 

sure brought  against  Russell  to  cause  his  removal; 
opinion  of  Russell  and  his  good  qualities;    no 
one  appointed  in  his  place.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1845  Figuens,  Thomas  N.     Franklin,  Tennessee.     To  William 

May  8  Hardeman.     General  statement  of  the  case  of 

Edward  Anderson  vs.  William  Hardeman.     En- 
dorsed:   "To    be    shown    to    Mr.    Crittenden." 
A.  L.  S.     7  p. 
1845  Ashley,  Elizabeth  et  al.     Unexecuted  deed  to  John  P. 

May  19  Maddox,  Cooper  County,  Missouri.     2  p. 

1845  Clay,     H[enry].     Ashland,     Kentucky.     To    Crittenden. 

July  11  Arrangements  to  have  photographs  made  of  him- 

self and  Crittenden  by  Healey.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1845  Woodbridge,  W[illiam].    Springwells,  [Michigan].    To  Crit- 

Aug.  4  tenden.     Regrets  loss  of  opportunity  of  seeing 

[Orlando  ?]  Brown  in  Detroit ;  recent  illness ;  cir- 
cumstances of  Crittenden's  servant  "  John."  A. 
L.  S.  3  p. 
Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].  To  Mrs.  Virginia  Shelby. 
Sends  draft  of  answer  to  file  in  suit  concerning 
will  of  her  father.     A.  L.  S.  Breckinridge. 

Bowling  vs.  Harrison.  U.  S.  District  Court  for  Southern 
Mississippi.  Clerk's  certificate  that  writ  of  error 
was  granted  plaintiff.  1  p. 
White,  Joseph  L.  New  York.  To  Crittenden.  Efforts 
of  John  Pfendleton]  Kennedy  to  get  the  name  of 
Winfield  Scott  before  the  public;  Whigs  of  New 
York  prefer  [Henry]  Clay  of  all  men;  but  would 
desire  Crittenden  before  Scott.  A.  L.  S.  5  p. 
1845  Camden,  P[eter]  G.     St.  Louis,  Missouri.     To  Alexander 

Oct.  28  [Andrew  ?]   McKinley .      Sale  of  city  property ; 

price  of  lots;estate  of  Mrs.  [Elizabeth]  Ashley. 
A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

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30 

1845 

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98  LIBRAKY  OF   CONGRESS 

1845  Lord,  Thomas.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Warehous- 

Nov.  25  ing  imported  merchandise;  general  discussion  of 

the  question;  comparison  of  United  States  trade 
with  that  of  England.     A.  L.  S.     6  p. 
1845  Holt,  J[oseph].     New  Orleans,  Louisiana.     To  Crittenden. 

Nov.  30  Desires  Crittenden  to  act  as  counsel  for  J[ilson] 

P.  Harrison  before  the  U.  S.  Supreme  Court; 
statement  of  the  case.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1845  Harrison,  J[ilson]  P.     New  Orleans,  Louisiana.     To  Crit- 

Dec.  1  tenden.     Desires  careful   attention  to  his  case 

before  the  U.  S.  Supreme  Court;    payment  of 
fees.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1845  Yerger,  George  S.     Vicksburg,  Mississippi.     To  Critten- 

Dec.  1  den.     Fees  due  Crittenden  from  the  estate  of 

late  Major  Creath.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1845  Warren,  C[harles]  H.     Boston,  [Massachusetts].     To  Crit- 

Dec.  6  tenden.     Invitation  to  celebration  of  the  225th 

Anniversary  of  the  landing  of  the  Pilgrims  at 
Plymouth.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1845  Camden,  P[eter]  G.     St.  Louis,  Missouri.     To  A[ndrew] 

Dec.  11  McKinley.     Business  affairs  of  Mrs.  [Elizabeth] 

Ashley;  payment  of  commissions.     A.  L.  S.    3  p. 

1845  Kentucky  Citizens.     Petition  to  U.  S.  Congress  to  provide 
Dec.  a  law  proposing  a  Congress  of  Nations  to  form  a 

code  of  International  Law.  D.  S.  27  signa- 
tures. 

1846  Clark,  Thomas.     New  Orleans,  Louisiana.     To  Critten- 
Jan.  8  den.     Desires  to   retain  Crittenden   as  counsel 

before  the  U.  S.  Supreme  Court;  payment  of  fees. 
A.  K  S.     2  p. 
1846  Camden,    P[eter]    G.     St.    Louis,    Missouri.     To    "Alex- 

Jan.  24  ander"  [Andrew?]  McKinley.     Louisville,  Ken- 

tucky. Real  estate  matters ;  claim  of  Evans  to 
the  land  of  Mrs.  [Elizabeth]  Ashley.  A.  L.  S. 
3  p. 

1846  Wing,  Freeman.     La  Mine,  Missouri.     To  A[ndrew]  Mc- 

Jan.  25  Kinley,  Louisville,  Kentucky.     Sale  of  land  of 

Mrs.  [Elizabeth]  Ashley;  business  matters;  state- 
ment of  Mrs.  Ashley's  accounts.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

[1846]  Crittenden,  [John  Jordan].     Summary  of  remarks  in  the 

Jan.  U.  S.  Senate  in  submitting  petition  from  citizens 

of  Kentucky,  asking  for  an  international  arbitra- 
tion tribunal.     A.  D.     7  p. 


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Mar. 

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PAPERS   OF    JOHN    JORDAN    CRITTENDEN  99 

Hilliard,  J.  H.    Nashville,  Tennessee.    To  Crittenden.    Suit 
of  W[illiam]  Hardeman  vs.  E[dward]  Anderson 
in  U.  S.  Supreme  Court.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
Trigg,  William  H.     Boonville,  Missouri.     To  Mrs.  Eliza- 
beth Ashley,  Saint  Louis,  Missouri.     Freeman 
Wing  has  deposited  money  with  him  subject  to 
her  order.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
Wing,  Freeman.     La  Mine,  Missouri.     To  Mrs.  Elizabeth 
Ashley,  Saint  Louis,  Missouri.     Money  received 
for  sale   of  lands,   deposited  with  William  H. 
Trigg;  real  estate  matters.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
Taylor,  Zachary.    Monterey,  Mex.    To  Crittenden.    Steps 
taken  by  [William  Learned]  Marcy  and  [Winfield] 
Scott  to  defeat  his  efforts;  his  army  stripped  of 
regular  troops;    success  of  the  volunteers;    at- 
tacks made  upon  him  in  Congress ;  denunciation 
of  Marcy  and  Scott;   future  plans.     A.  L.     5  p. 
Signature  torn  off. 
1846  Joy,  G[eorge].     Pentonville,   [New  Jersey].     To  William 

Mar.  25  E warts  Gladstone.     The  Oregon  question;    cor- 

respondence with  [John  Quincy]  Adams  and  [Al- 
bert] Gallatin;   increase  of  population  of  United 
States  and  Canada.     Copy.     3  p. 
1846  Scott,   Winfield.     Washington,   D.   C.     Memorandum  to 

Mar.  26  [William  Learned  Marcy]  Secretary  of  War  on  the 

proposed  increase  in  the  army;  length  of  enlist- 
ments.    A.  D.  S.     "Copy."     3  p. 
1846  Leigh,  B[enjamin]  W[atkins].     Richmond,  [Virginia].     To 

Apr.  13  Crittenden.    [Daniel]  Webster's  invective  against 

[Charles  Jared]  Ingersoll ;  floor  of  the  Senate  not 
the  proper  place  for  such  a  temper;  Ingersoll's 
retaliation;  views  on  the  matter.  A.  L.  S.  3  p. 
Printed:  Coleman,  Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila., 
1871;  I,  239. 
1846  Scott,   [Winfield].     [Washington,  D.  C]     To  Mrs.   [Maria 

Apr.  20  K.]  Crittenden.    Incloses    clipping    from   news- 

paper.    A.  L.  in  3d  person.     1  p. 
1846  Lawrence,  Abbott.     Boston,  Massachusetts.     To  Critten- 

Apr.  23  den.     Crittenden's  speech  in  reply  to  William 

Allen;  service  to  the  country.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1846  Thurston,  Charles  M.     Louisville,  Kentucky.     To  Critten- 

May  5  den.     Requests   a   copy  of  Fremont's  Travels; 

Crittenden's  speech  in  reply  to  [William]  Allen. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p. 


100  LIBRAE  Y   OF   CONGRESS 

1846  Scott,   Winfield.     [Washington,    D.   C]     To   Crittenden. 

June  4  Suggests  that  Maj.  Gen.  [Zachary]  Taylor  be  pre- 

sented with  a  gold  medal  in  preference  to  a  sword ; 
swords  usually  given  to  inferior  officers;  reports 
received  from  Taylor.  A.  L.  S.  3  p.  Printed: 
Coleman,  Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871 ;  I,  243. 
1846  Butler,  A[nthony].     Baltimore,  [Maryland].     To  Critten- 

June  15  den.     Criticises    [Winfield]    Scott's    correspond- 

ence with  the  War  Department;  Crittenden's 
chances  for  Presidential  nomination;  ideas  on 
the  subject.  A.  L.  S.  4  p.  Extracts  printed: 
Coleman,  Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871 ;  I,  247. 
1846  Lawrence,  Abbott.     Boston,  Massachusetts.     To  Critten- 

July  24  den.     Has  written  to  [Daniel]  Webster  relative  to 

the  compromise;    bill  should  be  introduced  by 
Democrat,   if  possible;    suggestions.     A.   L.   S. 
2  p. 
1846  Darby,   John   F.     St.   Louis,   Missouri.     To   Crittenden. 

July  27  Desires  to  retain  Crittenden  as  counsel  in  case 

of  Amedee  Menard's  Heirs  vs.  Samuel  Massy,  in 
U.  S.  Supreme  Court.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1846  Hickey,  Wplliam].     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Crittenden. 

Aug.   3  Submits  a  standard  edition  of  the  United  States 

Constitution.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1846  Reynolds,  J[ames  ?]  N.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.   Com- 

Aug.   4  pliments  him  on  his  action  toward  the  tariff; 

general  comment.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1846  Crittenden,    J[ohn]   J[ordan].     [Washington,    D.    C]     To 

Aug.   8  M[aria]  K.  Crittenden.     Preparations  for  leaving 

after  the  adjournment  of  Congress;    her  depar- 
ture from  New  York  for  New  Haven;  personals. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1846  Wing,  F[reeman].     La  Mine,  Missouri.     To  A[ndrew]  Mc- 

Aug.  28  Kinley.     Advises  sale  or  lease  of  estate  [of  Mrs. 

Elizabeth    Ashley]    at    Choteau    Lick    Spring. 
A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1846  Scott,  Winfield.     West  Point,  New  York.     To  William 

Sept.  12  L[earned]  Marcy.     Asks  that  President  Polk  be 

reminded  of  Scott's  former  request  to  be  sent  to 
command  the  U.  S.  Army  in  Mexico;  opinion 
that  he  could  reach  the  Rio  Grande  by  the  end  of 
September.  Copy.  1  p.  Printed:  Coleman, 
Life  of  Crittenden,  1871 ;  I,  250. 


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1846  Marcy,   W[illiam]   L[earned].     Washington,    [D.   CJ     To 

Sept.  14  Maj.  Gen.  W[infield]  Scott.     At  request  of  Presi- 

dent Polk  informs  him  that  it  is  not  within  the 
arrangements  for  Scott  to  supersede  [Maj.]  Gen. 
[Zachary]  Taylor  in  Mexico.  Copy.  1  p.  Printed: 
Coleman,  Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871;  I,  250. 

1846  Taylor,    Z[achary].     Camargo,    Mexico.     To   Crittenden, 

Sept.  15  Frankfort,  Kentucky.     The  attitude  of  the  Ad- 

ministration toward  Taylor;  capture  of  [Capt. 
Seth  Barton]  Thornton  by  Mexicans;  honors  be- 
stowed by  Congress;  organization  of  the  Army; 
difficulty  in  procuring  supplies ;  the  revolution  in 
Mexico;  his  respect  for  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Winfield] 
Scott;  has  no  political  aspirations;  desire  to 
bring  the  war  to  a  close.  A.  L.  S.  8  p.,  also 
copy,  7  p.  Printed:  Coleman,  Life  of  Critten- 
den, Phila.,  1871;  I,  251. 

1846  Scott,  Winfield.     West  Point,  [New  York].     To  Crittenden. 

Sept.  17  Incloses  copies  of  correspondence  with  [William 

Learned  Marcy]  Secretary  of  War;  understands 
that  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Zachary]  Taylor  desires  Scott  in 
Mexico;  suspected  project  to  withdraw  Taylor 
and  leave  [Maj.]  Gen.  [William  Orlando]  Butler  in 
•  command.  A.  L.  S.  3  p.  Printed:  Coleman, 
Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871;  I,  249. 

1846  Sanders,   L.,   Jr.     Natchez,  Mississippi.     To   Crittenden. 

Sept.  20  Denunciation  of  Robert  Walker ;    his  own  po- 

litical principles;  Walker's  schemes.  A.  L.  S. 
3  p. 

1846  Scott,    Winneld.     Washington,    [D.    C]     To   Maj.    Gen. 

Sept.  26  Zachary  Taylor.     Friendly  feeling  toward  Tay- 

lor; his  situation  with  the  Administration;  dan- 
ger of  Taylor  being  superseded  in  command; 
Scott's  correspondence  with  [William  Learned 
Marcy]  Secretary  of  War.  Copy.  3  p.  Printed: 
Coleman,  Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871 ;  I,  256. 

1846  Scott,    Winfield.     Washington,    [D.   C]     To   Crittenden. 

Sept.  30  Incloses  copy  of  letter  to  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Zachary] 

Taylor  [of  Sept.  26];  Thomas  Sidney  Jesup  to 
superintend  Quartermaster's  Dept.  at  New  Or- 
leans; desire  of  the  Administration  to  supersede 
Taylor  still  prevails;  personals.  A.  L.  S.  3  p. 
Printed:  Coleman,  Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila., 
1871;  I,  256. 


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1846  Pope,  John.     Sketch  of  Monterey,  [Mexico],  and  its  ap- 

Sept.  proaches,   designed   to   illustrate   operations   of 

U.  S.  Forces  under  the  command  of  Maj.  Gen. 

Zachary  Taylor,  Sept.   19-24.     A.  D.  S.     1  p. 

41.5  x  52  cm. 

1846  Peyton,  Balie.     Monterey,  Mexico.     To  Crittenden.     Ca- 

Oct.  2  pitulation  of  Monterey;    praise  for  [Brig.]  Gen. 

[William  Jenkins]  Worth ;  Crittenden  as  the  next 
President,  with  Worth  as  Secretary  of  War;  has 
written  an  account  of  the  capitulation  for  publi- 
cation. A.  L.  S.  4  p.  Printed:  Coleman,  Life 
of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871;  I,  259. 

1846  Taylor,   Z[achary].     Monterey,  Mexico.     To  Crittenden. 

Oct.  9  The  march  to  Monterey;    details  of  the  battle; 

negotiations  for  surrender ;  reasons  for  liberality ; 
hopes  it  will  be  the  means  of  securing  peace ;  cost 
of  continuing  the  war;  lack  of  civil  government 
in  Mexico;  description  of  Monterey.  A.  L.  S. 
6  p. 

1846  Peyton,  Balie.     Camargo,  Mexico.     To   "Gen'l"  Albert] 

Oct.  11  Sidney   Johnston.     General    [Thomas]  Marshall 

misunderstood  by  Peyton ;  no  insult  was  intended ; 

regrets  the  occurrence  of  having  struck  Marshall. 

Copy.     1  p. 

1846  Marshall,  Thomas.     Camargo,  Mexico.     To  Balie  Peyton. 

Oct.  11  Has  received  his  communication  expressing  re- 

gret for  certain  "  occurrences,"  and  it  is  satisfac- 
tory.    Copy. 

1846  Crittenden,  John  Jordan.     Memorandum  of  lands  in  Mis- 

Oct.  13  souri  belonging  to  Crittenden.     A.  D.  S.     1  p. 

Endorsed :  ' '  Duplicate  of  the  within  sent  to  Wm. 
E.  Dunscomb,  Jefferson,  Missouri." 

1846  Scott,   Winfield.     Washington,    [D.   C]     To   Crittenden. 

Oct.  19  Public  opinion  only  prevents  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Zach- 

ary] Taylor  from  being  recalled  from  Mexico; 
criticized  by  the  administration  for  the  armistice 
at  Monterey;  difficulties  encountered  by  Taylor; 
after  two  more  victories  thinks  Mexicans  will  be 
forced  to  sue  for  peace.  A.  L.  S.  4  p.  Printed : 
Coleman,  Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871;  I,  260. 

1846  Wing,  F[reeman].     Lamine,  [Missouri].     To  Mrs.  Eliza- 

Oct.  23  beth  Ashley,  Saint  Louis,  Missouri.     Funds  held 

in  his  possession;  sale  of  land;  price  set  upon 
the  Choteau  Spring  property.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 


1846 

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Dunscomb,  William  E.  Jefferson  City,  Missouri.  To  Crit- 
tenden. Sale  of  lands  in  Missouri  for  taxes. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

Peyton,  Balie.  New  Orleans,  Louisiana.  To  Crittenden. 
Account  of  his  trouble  with  Thomas  Marshall; 
cause,  actions  of  both  parties  and  the  termina- 
tion.    A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

Wing,  Freeman.  La  Mine,  Missouri.  To  Mrs.  Elizabeth 
Ashley,  Saint  Louis,  Missouri.  Acknowledgment 
of  deeds;  price  of  the  land  at  Choteau  Spring;  real 
estate  matters.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

Taylor,  Z[achary].  Monterey,  Mexico.  To  Crittenden, 
Washington,  D.  C.  Arrival  of  Kentucky  volun- 
teers in  Mexico ;  attitude  of  the  administration  at 
Washington;  is  satisfied  that  there  are  secret 
influences  connected  with  the  War  Department 
that  will  cause  unhappy  effects;  outline  of  the 
coming  campaign  in  detail;  part  the  U.  S.  Navy 
should  take;  number  of  troops  needed;  prob- 
ability of  securing  peace.  A.  L.  S.  8  p. 
1846  Kennedy,  John  Pendleton.     Baltimore,  [Maryland].     To 

Dec.  20  Crittenden.     Payment  of  interest  on  Maryland 

bonds;     diversity   of   opinion   on   the   subject; 
desires  a  short  opinion  from  Crittenden;  trouble 
over  the  question  of  compound  interest.     A.  L.  S. 
3  p. 
1846  Scott,  Winfield.     New  Orleans,  Louisiana.     To  Critten- 

Dec.  20  den.     His  tedious  passage  to  New  Orleans ;  great 

number  of  applicants  for  positions  on  his  staff; 
his  '  'commissioned  "  staff;  hopes  to  have  Critten- 
den with  him  in  a  high  official  capacity  before  the 
end  of  March;  delay  of  the  volunteers  may  be 
fatal  to  his  expedition;  received  a  visit  from 
[Henry]  Clay.     A.  L.  S.     5  p. 

1846  Mangnm,  Willie  P.  Washington,  [D.  C]  To  Crittenden. 
Dec.  31  Crittenden's  eulogy  on  the  late  Alexander  Bar- 
row; expresses  his  respect  and  love  for  Critten- 
den. A.  L.  S.  1  p.  Signature  mutilated. 
Printed:  Coleman,  Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila., 
1871;    1,265. 

1847  Kinkead,  G[eorge]  B.     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To  Critten- 
Jan.  2  den.      Acts    of  present  administration  make  a 

Whig  victory  sure  at  the  next  Presidential  elec- 


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tion;  decline  of  Henry  Clay  as  leader  of  the  Whigs; 
desire  of  friends  to  use  Crittenden's  name  as  can- 
didate for  President.  A.  L.  S.  4  p.  Printed: 
Coleman,  Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871 ;  I,  265. 

1847  Williams,  George  W.     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To  Crit- 

Jan.  7  tenden.     Intention  to  bring  [Henry]  Clay  in  the 

field  again  for  President ;  decline  in  Clay's  popu- 
larity; Crittenden's  possible  majority  for  Gov- 
ernor compared  with  Clay's  strength;  condition 
of  the  Whig  party;  hints  that  Crittenden  should 
run  for  President.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

1847  Croghan,  G[eorge].     New  Orleans,  [Louisiana].     To  Crit- 

Jan.  24  tenden.     Rumor  that  Santa  Anna  is  between 

[Brig.]  Gen.   [Zachary]  Taylor  and  [Brig.   Gen. 

William  Jenkins]  Worth;    real  location  of  the 

Mexicans.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1847  Taylor,   Z[achary].     Monterey,  Mexico.     To  Crittenden. 

Jan.  26  Will  care  for  Thomas  L.  Crittenden;   attitude  of 

the  Administration;  plans  of  attack;  feeling 
toward  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Winfield]  Scott;  detailed 
account  of  recent  movements;  criticises  Scott 
and  [William  Learned]  Marcy;  Kentucky  volun- 
teers at  Monterey;  the  next  Presidency;  his 
apprehensions  for  the  volunteers.  A.  L.  S.  11  p. 
Printed:  Coleman,  Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila., 
1871;  I,  270. 

1847  Rives,  W[illiam]  C[abell].     Castle  Hill,  [Virginia].    ToCrit- 

Feb.  5  tenden.     Attitude  the  Whigs  should  take  toward 

the  Polk  Administration  and  the  war  with  Mex- 
ico ;  the  termination  of  the  war  should  not  be  an 
issue.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1847  Rives,  W[illiam]  C[abell].     Castle  Hill,  [Virginia].    To  Crit- 

Feb-  8  tenden,  Frankfort,  Kentucky.     Termination  of 

war  with  Mexico;  proposes  surrender  of  New 
Mexico  and  Upper  California  by  Mexico;  does 
not  believe  in  "conquering  a  peace";  outline  of 
a  campaign.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

1847  Morehead,   James  T.     Promissory  note  to  John  Glenn, 

Feb.  15  endorsed  by  Crittenden  and  Willie  P.  Mangum; 

paid.     D.  S.     1  p. 

1847  Johnson,  Reverdy.     Baltimore,  [Maryland].     To  Critten- 

ApR-  2  den.     Congratulations  on  [Brig.  Gen.  Zachary] 

Taylor's  victory  in  Mexico;  their  mutual  friends 

John  Glenn  and  William  H.  Satchell  desire  Crit- 


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tenden  to  procure  whiskey  for  them.  A.  L.  S. 
3  p. 

1847  Clay,     H[enry].     Ashland,     Kentucky.     To    Crittenden. 

Apr.  8  Gratitude  for  expressions  of  sympathy;  publica- 

tion of  letter  from  [Brig.]  Gen.  [Zachary]  Taylor; 
receipt  of  letter  from  Clay's  son  [Henry  Clay,  Jr.] 
written  just  before  he  was  killed.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1847  Dunscomb,   William  E.     Jefferson   City,    [Missouri].     To 

Apr.  22  Crittenden.     Sends  tax  receipts  for  land  in  Mis- 

souri and  redemption  certificate  for  lands  pre- 
viously sold  for  taxes;  statement  of  account 
with  Crittenden.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1847  Huston,  George  W.     Jefferson,  Missouri.     To  Crittenden. 

Apr.  22  Tax  and  redemption  receipts  for  land  in  Boone 

County,  Missouri.  4  printed  forms  filled  in.  1 
p.  each. 

1847  Stevenson,    Thomas    B.     Cincinnati,    Ohio.     To    Robert 

Apr.  23  Perkins  Letcher.     Opinion   of  William   S[egar] 

Archer  that  Zachary  Taylor  must  be  the  Presi- 
dential candidate  of  the  Whig  party;  attitude 
[Henry]  Clay  should  take ;  Crittenden  must  have 
place  in  Taylor's  Cabinet ;  ideas  should  be  made 
known  to  Clay.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

1847  Wing,  Freeman.     La  Mine,  Missouri.     To  Mrs.  Elizabeth 

Apr.  26  Ashley,   Louisville,   Kentucky.     Dull  prospects 

for  sale  of  lands;  real  estate  matters.  A.  L.  S. 
3  p. 

1847  Stevenson,  Thomas  B.     Cincinnati,  Ohio.     To  Crittenden. 

May  1  Would  prefer  [Henry]  Clay  for  President,  but 

not  willing  to  hazard  defeat  of  the  Whig  party; 
his  faith  in  [Zachary]  Taylor,  but  action  in  his 
favor  premature ;  [Thomas]  Corwin  would  run 
with  Taylor;  political  downfall  of  John  McLean; 
honesty  and  moral  tone  in  politics;  Crittenden 
mentioned  as  Vice  President  with  Taylor  or 
Winfield  Scott.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

1847  [Taylor,   Zachary.]     Monterey,   Mexico.     To  Crittenden. 

May  15  His  treatment  by  the  Administration;  would  not 

refuse  Presidency  if  elected  by  the  people ;  would 
be  President  of  the  Nation  and  not  of  a  party; 
movements  and  proposed  plans  of  the  army 
under  his  command;  praise  [for  Thomas  L. 
Crittenden];  his  opinion  of  President  Polk  and 
Secretary  of  War  [William  Learned  Marcy]. 
A.  L.     first  8  p.  only. 


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1847  Benton,  Thomas  H[art].     St.  Louis,  Missouri.     To  Crit- 

May  21  tenden  and  Robert  Perkins  Letcher.    Introducing 

Theodore  Talbot t  who  was  with  [John  Charles] 
Fremont  on  his  expedition.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1847  Wing,  Freeman.     La  Mine,  Missouri.     To  Mrs.  Elizabeth 

May  23  Ashley,    Saint   Louis,   Missouri.     Finances   and 

real  estate  matters.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1847  Clay,     H[enry].     Ashland,     Kentucky.     To    Crittenden. 

May  24  Controversy  between  rival  governors  of  Califor- 

nia;   considers  [John  Charles]  Fremont  in  the 
right.     Copy.     1  p. 
[1847]  Stevenson,    Thomas   B.     Cincinnati,    Ohio.     To    [Robert 

[June  20]  Perkins  Letcher.]     Canvas  for  Presidential  nomi- 

nation; preference  for  [Henry]  Clay;  complexion 
of  the  Whig  party  in  various  parts  of  the  country; 
local  matters.     A.  L.  S.     p.  5  to  12  only. 
1847  White,  J[oseph]  L.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Asks  if 

June  28  [Henry]  Clay  approves  of  [Zachary]  Taylor  as 

Presidential  candidate;    development  of  "Tay- 
lorism"    in    New    York;     intention    of    certain 
Whigs   to  run   a  Northern  man;    is  Taylor   a 
Whig?     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1847  Wing,  Freeman.     La  Mine,  Missouri.     To  Mrs.  Elizabeth 

July  ll  Ashley,  Louisville,  Kentucky.     Real  estate  mat- 

ters; settlement  of  accounts.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1847  Sweringen,    J[ames]   T.     St.    Louis,   Missouri.     To   Mrs. 

July  22  Elizabeth   Ashley,    Louisville,    Kentucky.     Re- 

mits money  for  rents.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1847  Seaman,  Henry  J.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Desires 

Aug.  24  to  know  how  [Zachary]  Taylor  is  regarded  by 

Whigs  of  the  south  as  a  Presidential  candidate; 
disposition  to  lay  [Henry]  Clay  aside;    Taylor's 
declaration  not  to  be  a  party  candidate.     A.  L.  S. 
2  p. 
1847  Loring,  W[illiam]  W[ing].     Hacienda  Guadalupe,  Mexico. 

Aug.  24  Report  to  Lieutenant  Earl  Van  Dorn.     Detailed 

account  of  part  taken  by  regiment  of  Mounted 
Riflemen  under  his  command  on  August  19th 
and  20th.     "Copy  for  J.  J.  Crittenden."     7  p. 
1847  Stevenson,  Thomas  B.     Cincinnati,  Ohio.     To  Crittenden. 

Sept.  1  Criticism  of  attitude  of  [Zachary]  Taylor  toward 

the  Wilmot  proviso;  publication  of  Taylor's  let- 
ters; is  of  opinion  that  Ohio  can  not  be  carried 


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for  Taylor  for  President  unless  he  takes  the  ".No 
Territory"  ground.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1847  Taylor,   Z[achary].     Monterey,   Mexico.     To  Crittenden. 

Sept.  15  Rumor  of  negotiations  for  peace ;  conditions  and 

movements  of  the  army ;  design  of  the  Adminis- 
tration and  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Winfield]  Scott  to  drive 
him  out  of  Mexico  or  out  of  the  Army;  respect 
for  those  in  authority;  complains  of  army  being 
taken  from  him ;  will  apply  for  leave  when  Scott 
is  in  possession  of  the  City  of  Mexico ;  his  own  at- 
titude toward  the  Presidential  nomination. 
A.  L.  S.     12  p. 

[1847]  White,  J[oseph]  L.     New  York.     To  Henry  Clay.     Move- 

[Sept.  15?]  ment  in  Kentucky  in  favor  of  [Zachary]  Taylor 

for  President;  regret  that  [John  Jordan]  Critten- 
den favors  Taylor  in  preference  to  Clay ;  has  Crit- 
tenden the  approbation  of  Clay;  little  interest 
for  Taylor  out  of  Kentucky.  Copy.  2  p. 
Printed:  Coleman,  Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila., 
1871;  I,  282. 

1847  Clay,    H[enry].     Ashland,    [Kentucky].     To    Crittenden. 

Sept.  21  Encloses  letter  [from  Joseph  L.  White] ;  does  not 

indorse  any  of  its  conjectures  relative  to  Critten- 
den. Copy.  1  p.  Printed:  Coleman,  Life  of 
Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871;  I,  282. 

1847  Archer,  W[illiam]  S[egar].     Amelia,  Virginia.     To  Critten- 

Sept.  22  den.     Concern    as    to    recent    statements    by 

[Zachary]  Taylor;  Taylor  has  formed  no  opinions 
on  national  questions,  or  he  is  willing  to  compro- 
mise for  general  support;  Taylor's  election  cer- 
tain, but  leaders  may  not  assist  him;  suggestions 
for  consideration.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

1847  Clay,  Henry.     Ashland,  Kentucky.     To  Crittenden.     At- 

Sept.  26  titude   of   Crittenden   toward   the   Presidential 

nomination;  has  remained  passive  himself ;  mor- 
tified at  the  forwardness  of  Kentucky  for  [Zach- 
ary] Taylor  instead  of  remaining  silent;  Taylor's 
opinions  on  national  questions.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1847  Scott,  Winfield.     Headquarters  of  the  Army,  Mexico.     To 

Oct.  27  William    L[earned]    Marcy.     Upon    request    of 

Brevet   Captain   [Edmund   Brooke]   Alexander, 

asks  that  J[ames]  B[arton]  [Stone]  Alexander  be 

appointed  a  cadet  at  West  Point.     Copy.     1  p. 


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1847  White,  J[oseph]  L.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Opinion 

Oct.  30  that  Crittenden  had  abandoned  [Henry]  Clay  as 

Presidential  nominee;    reasons  for  thinking  so; 
apologizes    if   there   has   been    any   ill   feeling. 
A.  L.  S.     5  p. 
1847  Norton,  Charles  D.     Buffalo,  [New  York].     To  Crittenden. 

Nov.  12  Invitation  to  address  the  Young  Men's  Associa- 

tion of  Buffalo.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1847  Noland,  C.  F.  M.     Batesville,  Arkansas.     To  Crittenden. 

Nov.  13  Political  strife  in  Arkansas  among  the  Demo- 

crats ;  claim  of  his  brother  for  promo tioD  and  pay 
in  the  army;    favors  Zachary  Taylor  for  Presi- 
dent.    A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1847  Taylor,   Z[achary].     Monterey,   Mexico.     To  Crittenden. 

Nov.  15  General  ideas  on  the  Presidential  nomination; 

would  retire  in  favor  of  some  one  else ;  attitude  of 
Henry  Clay;  slave  question;  power  of  appoint- 
ment; his  political  convictions;  strength  of  the 
Whig  party;  war  news;  cause  of  his  letter  to 
[James]  Buchanan  denouncing  [Winfield]  Scott 
and  [William  Learned]  Marcy.  A.  L.  S.  12  p. 
1847  New  York  Citizens.     To  Crittenden.     Invitation  to  ad- 

Nov.  18  dress  a  meeting.     L.  S.     7  signatures. 

1847  Clay,  H[enry].     Ashland,  Kentucky.     To  Crittenden.   His 

Nov.  18  correspondence  with  J[oseph]  L.  White ;  White's 

friendship  with  Crittenden;    desires  to  see  Crit- 
tenden before  he  goes  "  eastward."    A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1847  McNairy,  Boyd.     Nashville,  [Tennessee].     To  Crittenden. 

Nov.  23  Election  of  John  Bell  to  U.  S.  Senate;  beware  of 

him;  favors  [Henry]  Clay  in  preference  to  [Zach- 
ary] Taylor;    suggests  that  Taylor  run  as  Vice 
President.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1847  Williams,  George  W.     Paris,  Kentucky.     To  Crittenden, 

Nov.  25  Washington,  D.  C.     Attitude  of  friends  of  [Zach- 

ary] Taylor  toward  those  of  [Henry]  Clay;  "Clay 
can  not  be  elected;"    course  to  be  pursued  by 
Whigs  of  Kentucky.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1847  Carter,  Joseph.     Washington,  D.  C.     To  Crittenden.     In- 

Dec.  4  disposed  and  requests  Crittenden  to  call.     1  p. 

1847  Prunt,   P.   H.     Camargo,  Mexico.     To  Crittenden.     Be- 

Dec.  5  lieves  a  conclusive  treaty  with  Mexico  impossible ; 

reasons ;  commerce  of  Mexico ;  Whigs  of  United 

States    should    elect    [Henry]    Clay    President. 

A.  L.  S.     5  p. 


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1847  Walker,  R.  J.     [Washington,  D.  C]     Circular  letter  set- 

Dec.  6  ting  forth  rights  of  Land  Office  officials.    Printed, 

lp. 
1847  Travers,  William  H.     Baltimore,  Maryland.     To  Critten- 

Dec.  8  den.     Notification  of  election  as  honorary  mem- 

ber of  the  Calocagathian  Society  of  St.  Mary's 
College.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1847  Turner,  Thomas.     Frederick,  Maryland.     To  Crittenden. 

Dec.  11  Presidential  candidates;  compares  political 

strength  of  [Henry]  Clay  with  that  of  [Zachary] 
Taylor;  politics  in  Maryland.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1847  Thompson,    Waddy.     Greenville,    [South    Carolina].     To 

Dec.  12  Crittenden.     Treaties   with    the  Cherokees  and 

interest  on  amounts  due  them.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1847  Burnley,  A[lbert]  T.     New  Orleans,  Louisiana.     To  Crit- 

Dec.  12  tenden.     [Henry]   Clay's    speech   at   Lexington, 

Kentucky;  Clay  will  not  be  nominated  " because 
he  can  not  be  elected";  [Zachary]  Taylor  the 
favorite  of  both  parties;  detailed  account  of 
Taylor's  reception  in  New  Orleans.  A.  L.  S. 
6  p. 
1847  Warren,  Reuben  B.     Alabama,  New  York.     To  Critten- 

Dec.  13  den.     Interest  in  movement  of  the  Tonawanda 

Indians  to  retain  their  reservation;   argument  in 
behalf  of  the  Indians.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1847  Erodelphian    Literary    Society    of    Cumberland    College. 

Dec.  15  Princeton,   Kentucky.     To  Crittenden.     Notifi- 

cation of  election  as  honorary  member.  L.  S.  by 
3  names  in  one  handwriting  as  a  committee.     1  p. 

1847  L[etcher],  R[obert]  P[erkins].     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To 

Dec.  20  Crittenden.     Zach[ary  Taylor] ;   enmity  between 

[Maj.  Gen.  Winfield]  Scott  and  [Maj.  Gen.  William 
Jenkins]  Worth;  Scott  as  a  Presidential  candi- 
date.    A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1847  L[etcher],  R[obert]  P[erkins].     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To 

Dec.  23  Crittenden.     Local  matters;   effect  of  the  "con- 

fidential circular"  issued  at  Lexington;  [Henry] 
Clay  about  to  leave  for  Washington;  George 
Davidson's  opinion  of  Cas[sius  Marcellus]  Clay. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1847  Bibb,  John  B.     Russell ville,  Kentucky.     To  Crittenden. 

Dec.  25  Favorable  attitude  of  Kentucky  Whigs  toward 

[Zachary]  Taylor  for  President;    [Henry]  Clay 

should  decline  the  nomination  as  a  duty  to  the 

Whigs.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 


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1848  Taylor,  Z[achary].     Baton  Rouge,  Louisiana.     To  Critten- 

Jan.  3  den.     Reasons  for  application  for  leave  from  the 

Army ;  his  position  as  to  Presidential  nomination 
the  same  except  he  will  not  withdraw  from  the 
canvas;  if  [Henry]  Clay  were  nominated  by  Whig 
National  Convention  would  not  expect  Critten- 
den leave  the  party  in  favor  of  Taylor;  acquisi- 
tion of  territory;  friendly  feeling  toward  Clay; 
intention  to  stay  at  home  and  not  travel  about 
the  country.     A.  L.  S.     8  p. 

1848  Corcoran  &  Riggs.     Washington;  [D.  C]     To  Willie  P[er- 

Jan.  5  son]  Mangum.     Enclose  a  note  which  was  paid 

at  request  of  John  J[ordan]  Crittenden  and 
Mangum.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1848  Anonymous.     Nashville,  Tennessee.     To  Crittenden.     Ru- 

Jan.  5  mor  that  Crittenden  favors  the  nomination  of 

[Zachary]  Taylor  for  President ;  denounces  Tay- 
lor's friends  and  argues  that  Henry  Clay  should 
be  nominated  at  all  hazards.  Signed:  "Compos 
Mentis."     2  p. 

1848  Clayton,    John    Mpddleton].     Washington,    [D.    C]     To 

Jan.  6  Crittenden.     The  opposition  to  [Zachary]  Taylor 

in  U.  S.  Senate;  the  vote  in  Senate  confirming 
appointment  of  Lewis  Cass,  Jr.,  as  charge*  d'af- 
faires to  the  Pontifical  States;  nomination  of 
[Ambrose  Hundley]  Sevier  as  Boundary  Com- 
missioner to  Mexico  will  be  rejected;  will  do  all 
in  his  power  to  aid  George  [Bibb  Crittenden]. 
A.  L.  S.  2  p. 
Black,  J.  M.  Washington,  [D.  C]  To  Crittenden.  Ac- 
count of  his  employment  as  Messenger  to  Clerk 
of  House  of  Representatives  and  subsequent  dis- 
missal. A.  L.  S.  7  p. 
Davis,  Presley.  Shelby  City,  Kentucky.  To  Crittenden. 
Revolutionary  claim  of  his  father  Capt.  Jesse 
Davis;  national  politics.  A.  L.  S.  2  p. 
Lord,  Daniel.  New  York.  To  Crittenden.  Personals; 
the  pilot  question  before  Congress ;  general  oppo- 
sition to  the  existing  conditions.  A.  L.  S.  3  p. 
Helm,  John  L[arue].  Frankfort,  Kentucky.  To  Crit- 
tenden. Growing  popularity  of  [Zachary]  Tay- 
lor in  Kentucky  ;  fear  of  offense  to  Henry  Clay ; 
unsettled  arrangements  of  the  gubernatorial 
nominations  of  the  Whig  party.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 


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1848  Lincoln,  Abraham.     Extract   from   speech   delivered    in 

Jan.  12  Congress  declaring  a  people  have  the  right  to 

rise  up  against  a  government  and  form  one  of 
their  own.     Copy.     1  p. 
1848  Clayton,    John   M[iddleton].     Washington,    [D.    C]     To 

Jan.  19  Crittenden.     Attitude  of  various  statesmen  to- 

ward nomination  of  [Zachary]  Taylor  for  Presi- 
dent;  thinks  it  would  help  among  the  Quakers 
if  Taylor  should  resign  his  commission  in  the 
army.     Copy.     2  p. 
1848  Cunningham,  Walter.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Edi- 

Jan.  19  torial  comments  on  wishes  of  New  York  Whigs; 

New  York  sure  of  majority  for  [Zachary]  Taylor; 
nomination  of  Taylor  necessary  for  Whig  victory ; 
admiration  for  [Henry]  Clay.  A.  L.  S.  3  p. 
Letcher,  R[obert]  P[erkins].  Frankfort,  Kentucky.  To 
Crittenden.  Request  that  he  write  to  [Thomas] 
Metcalfe;  alarm  among  the  Whigs  of  Kentucky 
as  to  the  gubernatorial  election.  A.  L.  S.  2  p. 
Christy,  William.  New  Orleans,  [Louisiana].  To  Critten- 
den. Result  of  the  case  of  Christy,  as  assignee 
of  A.  T.  Walden;  encloses  fee.  A.  L.  S.  1  p. 
Graves,  W[illiam]  J[ordan].  Lexington,  Kentucky.  To 
Crittenden.  His  own  nomination  [as  Presiden- 
tial elector?];  candidates  against  him;  general 
prospects;  his  ideas  and  beliefs.  A.  L.  S.  3  p. 
Coburn,  James  W.  Minerva,  Kentucky.  To  Crittenden. 
Approval  of  Crittenden's  remarks  on  the  standing 
army;  is  a  Henry  Clay  Whig;  proposes  monu- 
ment to  William  Henry  Harrison;  locals. 
A.  L.  S.  3  p. 
1848  Peyton,  Balie.     New  Orleans,  Louisiana.     To  Crittenden. 

Jan.  25  [Zachary]  Taylor's  Views  on  the  Mexican  bound- 

ary line ;   favorable  prospects  for  nomination  of 
Taylor.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1848  Philadelphia    Whigs.     To   Crittenden.     Invitation   to    a 

Jan.  26  dinner  to  be  given  in  honor  of  George  Washing- 

ton's birthday  and  the  battle  of  Buena  Vista; 
intention   to   put    Zachary    Taylor   before   the 
country  as  a  candidate  for  President.     L.  S.  by 
9  names  in  one  handwriting.     2  p. 
1848  Richie,  Robert.     Philadelphia.     To  Crittenden.    Strength 

Jan.  26  of  [Zachary]  Taylor  in  the  Whig  party;    those 

who  will  oppose  him  in  Philadelphia.     A.  L.  S. 
2  p. 


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1848  McKinley,    A[ndrew].     Louisville,    Kentucky.     To    Mrs. 

Jan.  27  Elizabeth  Ashley,  New  Orleans,  Louisiana.    Busi- 

ness matters ;  sale  of  real  estate ;  family  and  per- 
sonal matters.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1848  Mills,  William  H.     Bangor,  Maine.     To  Crittenden.     Ru- 

Jan.  28  mor  that  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Winfield]  Scott  has  been  re- 

lieved of  command  in  Mexico,  and  release  of 
[Maj.]  Gen.  [William  Jenkins]  Worth;  praises 
Scott  and  denounces  Worth.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1848  Joy,  George.     Pentonville,  [New  Jersey].     To  Crittenden. 

Jan.  28  Purchase  of  his  correspondence  with  James  Madi- 

son by  Congress;  theft  of  certain  papers;  the 
Oregon  question;  Washington's  letter  submit- 
ting the  Constitution  to  President  of  Congress; 
correspondence  with  [William  Ewarts]  Gladstone ; 
proposed  publication  of  Madison's  works.  A.  L.  S. 
6  p. 

1848.  Forward,  Walter.     Pittsburgh,  Pennsylvania.     To  Crit- 

Jan.  29  tenden.     Denounces  the  cabals  of  Pennsylvania. 

A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1848  Pioneer  H.  Clay  Club.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     In- 

Jan.  29  vitation  to  ball  given  in  honor  of  the  ratification 

of  the  Treaty  of  Ghent.  L.  S.  by  5  names  in  one 
handwriting,  as  a  committee.     1  p. 

[1848]  Letcher,  R[obert]  P[erkins].     [Frankfort,  Kentucky.]     To 

[Jan.  ?]  Crittenden.     Distracted  condition  of  the  Whig 

party  in  Kentucky;  resolution  in  State  senate 
nominating  [Zachary]  Taylor  for  President ;  sug- 
gestion of  [Archibald]  Dixon  that  Dixon  and 
[William  Jordan]  Graves  should  retire  from  the 
gubernatorial  canvass  in  favor  of  Crittenden. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

[1848]  Letcher,  R[obert]  P[erkins].     [Frankfort,  Kentucky.]     To 

[Jan.  ?]  Crittenden.     Gloomy  prospects  of  Whigs  in  Ken- 

tucky ;  silence  of  [Henry]  Clay ;  split  between  the 
friends  of  Clay  and  Zachary  Taylor;  question  of 
national  convention;  suggestion  of  a  Union 
Ticket.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1848  Armstrong,  Samuel  P.     Cincinnati,  Ohio.     To  Crittenden. 

Feb-  2  Memorial  for  Arthur  Stevenson,  an  old  soldier; 

opinion   that   Henry  Clay  can  not   be   elected 

President;   Crittenden's  popularity  next  to  that 

of  [Zachary]  Taylor.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 


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1848  McNairy,  Boyd.     Nashville,  Tennessee.     To  Crittenden. 

Feb.  2  Favors  nomination  of  [Zachary]  Taylor  if  Crit- 

tenden thinks  he  can  save  the  country;  other- 
wise he  thinks  Henry  Clay  more  satisfactory; 
hope  for  termination  of  the  war.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1848  White,  Addison.     Richmond,  Kentucky.     To  Crittenden. 

Feb.  3  Crittenden  is  the  only  man  that  can  be  elected 

Governor  by  the  Whigs  of  Kentucky;  reasons  for 

this,    and    intentions    of    Crittenden's    friends. 

A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1848  Ewing,  R.  A.     Buena  Vista,  [Ohio  ?]     To  Crittenden.    Op- 

Feb.  4  position  to  [ZacharyJ  Taylor  for  President;  pre- 

fers Crittenden  after  [Henry]  Clay;  acquisition  of 
New  Mexico  would  be  a  curse  to  the  country;  ac- 
quiring upper  California  will  be  good  for  commer- 
cial purposes.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

1848  Phillips,  A.  W.     Trenton,  New  Jersey.     To  Crittenden. 

Feb.  7  Desires  to  know  if  Henry  Clay  will  be  a  candidate 

for  Presidency.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1848  Metcalfe,   Thomas.     Frankfort,   Kentucky.     To  Critten- 

Feb.  8  den.     Feeling    toward    [Henry]    Clay;     favors 

nomination    of    Zachary    Taylor    because    "we 

could   elect  him";    discussion   of   the   canvass. 

A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

1848  Thompson,    W[addy].     Edgefield,    [South   Carolina].     To 

Feb.  9  Crittenden.     The  Cherokee  matters  before  the 

U.  S.  Senate;  condition  of  the  Whig  party;  in- 
tentions of  [Henry]  Clay;  [Zachary]  Taylor  pos- 
sesses highest  qualifications  for  President. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1848  Pendleton,  N[athaniel]  G.     Cincinnati,  Ohio.     To  Critten- 

Feb.  10  den.     Taylor  meeting  recently  held  in  the  city; 

intention  of  some  to  run  [Zachary]  Taylor  at  all 
events ;  desires  Crittenden's  views ;  believes  Tay- 
lor has  the  qualification  of  being  elected.  A.  L.  S. 
2  p. 

1848             [Taylor,  Zachary].     Baton  Rouge,  Louisiana.     To  Crit- 
Feb-  13  tenden.     Encloses  request  to  [William  Learned] 

Marcy  for  appointment  of  Clay  Taylor  as  subal- 
tern; all  eyes  on  the  political  parties  at  Wash- 
ington; rumor  of  a  treaty  with  Mexico;  the  war 
a  political  measure  to  keep  the  administration 
party  in  power;  intention  to  annex  the  whole  of 
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Mexico;  haste  in  Whig  party  in  bringing  forth 
a  candidate ;  will  not  withdraw  from  the  canvass ; 
opinion  of  the  military  commanders.  A.  L.  5  p ; 
Signature  cut  off. 

1848  Andrews,   A.   W.     Flemingsburg,   [Kentucky].     To  Crit- 

Feb.  14  tenden.     Favors    the   nomination   of    [Zachary] 

Taylor  but  pained  at  the  hasty  efforts  of  Ken- 
tucky to  abandon  [Henry]  Clay;  the  Whig  nomi- 
nee for  Governor  of  Kentucky;  is  in  low  spirits 
as  to  the  success  in  Kentucky.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1848  Letcher,   R[obert]  Pferkins].    .Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To 

Feb.  16  Crittenden.     Condition  of  the  Whig  Presidential 

canvass  in  Kentucky;    feeling  that  Crittenden 

should  be  the  next  Governor;  Letcher's  attitude; 

local  matters.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1848  Morgan,  John  H.     Lexington,  Kentucky.     To  Crittenden. 

Feb.  16  Desires  a  lieutenancy  in  the  Army;  his  previous 

service  in  the  army  in  Mexico.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1848  Metcalfe,   Thomas.     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To  Critten- 

Feb.  17  den.     Strong  feeling  in  favor  of  [Zachary]  Taylor 

in  Kentucky;  impossible  to  elect  [Henry]  Clay; 
all  is  mystery  as  to  the  Whig  nominee  for  Gov- 
ernor; R[ichard]  M[entor]  J[ohnson]  probable 
candidate  of  the  Democrats;  question  of  a 
National  Whig  Convention;  Metcalfe  would  not 
be  a  nominee  for  Governor.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

1848  Pendleton,  N[athaniel]  G.     Cincinnati,  Ohio.     To  Critten- 

Feb.  19  den.     Crittenden's  withholding  certain  informa- 

tion; regrets  that  he  has  caused  annoyance. 
A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1848  Kennedy,  John  M.     Philadelphia.     To  Crittenden.     The 

Feb.  19  veto  power;  [Zachary]  Taylor's  opinion  on  public 

questions ;  suggestions  to  be  made  to  Taylor. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1848  Carroll,    Nicholas].     New    York.     To    Crittenden.     Ac- 

Feb.  20  count  of  recent  meeting  which  endorsed  [Henry] 

Clay  for  President;    Clay's  popularity  in  New 

York ;  Crittenden  the  keystone  of  Clay's  strength 

A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1848  Metcalfe,   Thomas.     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To  Critten- 

Feb.  20  den.     Probable    result    in    coming    convention; 

general  impression   that   [Zachary]   Taylor  will 

be  nominated  in  preference  to  Clay ;  doubt  as  to 

whether  any  other  Whig  but  Crittenden  can  be 


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elected  governor;  harmony  in  sending  delegates 
to  the  national  convention;    Oregon  Railroad. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
[1848]  Letcher,  R[obert]  P[erkins].     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To 

Feb.  21  Crittenden.     Confusion    among    the    Whigs    of 

Kentucky;    actions  of  friends  of  [Henry]  Clay 
and  [Zachary]  Taylor  in  Presidential  canvass. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1848  Hawes,   R.     Paris,   [Kentucky].     To  [Maria  K.  Critten- 

Feb.  23  den.]     Nomination  of  [John  Jordan]  Crittenden 

for  Governor  of  Kentucky ;  motives  of  those  who 
made  the  nomination;  arguments  against  Crit- 
tenden accepting  the  nomination;  [Zachary] 
Taylor  not  nominated  for  President  out  of  respect 
to  [Henry]  Clay.  A.  L.  S.  4  p. 
1848  Todd,  H[arry]  I.     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To  Crittenden. 

Feb.  23  Enthusiasm   over   Crittenden's   nomination  for 

Governor;    excitement  before  the  meeting  and 
efforts   made   to   withhold   Crittenden's   name; 
necessity  of  his  acceptance.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
[1848]  Brown,    Orlando.     [Frankfort,    Kentucky].     To   Critten- 

Feb.  23  den.     Crittenden  should  accept  the  nomination 

as  Governor ;  indispensable  to  the  success  of  the 
Whigs.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1848  Swigart,  P[hilip].     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To  Crittenden. 

Feb.  24  Account  of  the  convention  which  nominated  Crit- 

tenden for  Governor ;  local  gossip ;  disagreement 
between  Squire  Turner  and  [Archibald]  Dixon. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
Marshall,  H.    Washington,  [D.  C]    To  Crittenden.    Que- 
ries as  to  regulations  for  mileage  of  returning  vol- 
unteers.    A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
Woodbridge,  William.     Springwells,  [Michigau].     To  Crit- 
tenden.    His  claim  before  the  U.  S.  Senate ;  po- 
litical career  in  Michigan;  desires  aid.     A.  L.  S. 
5  p. 
Combs,  Leslie.     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To  Crittenden. 
Regrets  Crittenden's  course  in  Kentucky  politics; 
discord  among  the  Whigs.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
Preston,    William    Ballard,     and    others.     Washington, 
[D.  C]     To  Crittenden.     Regret  that  Crittenden 
has  accepted  nomination  for  Governor  of  Ken- 
tucky;   request  him  not  resign  his  seat  until 
measures    before    the   Senate    are    disposed   of. 


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A.  L.  S.  of  Preston,  signed  also:  W.  L.  Goggin, 
John  Pendleton,  and  Andrew  S.  Fulton.  2  p. 
Printed:  Coleman, Life  of  Crittenden, Phila.,  1871 ; 
I,  293. 

1848  Russell,  John  W.     [Frankfort,  Kentucky.]     To  Critten- 

Mar.   1  den.     Means   and  persons  who   brought   about 

Crittenden's  nomination  for  Governor;  condi- 
tion of  politics  of  the  state;  local  and  personal 
matters.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1848  Lay,  George  W.     Batavia,  New  York.     To  Crittenden. 

Mar.    1  Favors  nomination  of  [Zachary]  Taylor;  attitude 

of  Taylor  and  [Henry]  Clay  toward  the  nomina- 
tion ;  action  of  the  Kentucky  legislature.  A.  L.  S. 
3  p. 

1848  Metcalfe,  Thomas.     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To  Critten- 

Mar.   3  den.     [Zachary]  Taylor's  party  politics;  [Henry] 

Clay's  intention  to   remain  in  the  Presidential 
canvass;     politics    in    Kentucky;     Crittenden's 
resignation  from  the  U.  S.  Senate.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1848  Harlan,  J[ames].     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To  Crittenden. 

Mar.   4  Circumstances  connected  with  Crittenden's  nomi- 

nation for  Governor;  Loco-foco  convention  to 
be  held;  [Henry]  Clay  will  succeed  Crittenden 
in  U.  S.  Senate.  A.  L.  S.  2  p. 
Huston,  George  W.  Jefferson,  Missouri.  To  Crittenden. 
Tax  receipts.  2  printed  forms  filled  in.  1  p. 
each. 
Dunscomb,  William  E.  Jefferson  City,  [Missouri].  To 
Crittenden.  Encloses  receipts  for  taxes  paid  on 
lands  in  Missouri.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

Wing,  Freeman.  La  Mine,  Missouri.  To  Mrs.  Elizabeth 
Ashley,  Saint  Louis,  Missouri.  Business  mat- 
ters; attempts  to  sell  land;  boundaries  of  cer- 
tain lands.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

Taylor,  Zfachary],  Baton  Rouge,  Louisiana.  To  Crit- 
tenden. Reasons  for  declining  invitations  to 
visit  various  parts  of  the  United  States;  ideas 
on  the  Presidential  canvass;  course  taken  by 
Henry  Clay;  argues  against  National  Conven- 
tions; has  no  intention  of  retiring  in  favor  of 
Clay;  indemnity  from  Mexico;  regrets  that  Crit- 
tenden will  leave  the  Senate ;  personals.  A.  L.  S. 
6  p. 


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1848  Wing,  Freeman.     La  Mine,  Missouri.     To  Mrs.  Elizabeth 

Mar.  31  Ashley,   Saint  Louis,  Missouri.     Business  mat- 

ters; sale  of  lands.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1848  Burnley,  Albert]  T.     Louisville,  [Kentucky].     To  Critten- 

Apr.   4  den.     Correspondence  with  George  [Bibb  Crit- 

tenden]; private  opinion  of  [Henry]  Clay's  char- 
acteristics, morals,  and  vanity;  Clay's  attitude 
in  the  Presidential  canvass;  impossible  to  elect 
Clay;  will  not  vote  for  a  Democrat  nor  an  Abo- 
litionist; Crittenden's  attitude  toward  his  nomi- 
nation for  Governor;  outline  for  Crittenden's 
campaign ;  publication  of  letters  purported  to  be 
written  by  [Zachary]  Taylor.  A.  L.  S.  11  p. 
Clay,  H[enry].  Ashland,  Kentucky.  To  Crittenden. 
Encloses  a  note  written  for  publication  and 
desires  approval.  A.  L.  S.  1  p.  Printed: 
Coleman,  Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871 ;  I,  301. 
Hamilton,  J.  New  Orleans,  Louisiana.  Transfer  of  in- 
terest in  fees  in  suit  of  Bank  of  United  States 
against  Texas  to  H.  R.  W.  Hill.  Copy.  2  p. 
Goodnow,  Daniel.  Alfred,  Maine.  To  Crittenden.  In- 
tention of  some  to  nominate  Crittenden  for  Presi- 
dent; political  situation  in  the  north;  comment 
on  the  various  candidates^  A.  L.  S.  3  p. 
Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].  Washington,  [D.  C]  To 
Henry  Clay.  His  opinion  on  the  Presidential 
canvass;  perplexed  condition  of  the  Whig  party; 
attitude  and  declarations  of  [Zachary]  Taylor; 
strength  of  [Winneld]  Scott  in  the  National  Con- 
vention. Copy.  2  p.  Printed:  Coleman,  Life 
of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871;  I,  301. 
1848  [Letcher,   Robert  Perkins.]     Frank[fort,  Kentucky].     To 

May  11  Crittenden.     Minor  matters.     A.  L.     1  p. 

1848  Crittenden,    J[ohn]   J[ordan].     [Washington,    D.    C]     To 

May  17  [Albert   T.]    Burnley.     Suggestions   relative    to 

publication  of  [Zachary]  Taylor's  letter  to  [Henry] 
Clay.     Copy.     1  p. 
1848  Love,  James.     New  Orleans,  [Louisiana].     To  Crittenden. 

May  20  Unable  to  attend  the  Whig  National  Convention; 

formation  of  Whig  party  in  Texas;  business  em- 
barrassment of  A[lbert]  T.  Burnley.  A.  L.  S. 
3  p. 


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118  LIBRARY   OF   CONGRESS 

1848  Wing,  F[reeman].     La  Mine,  Missouri.     To  Andrew  Mc- 

May  28  Kinley,  Louisville,  Kentucky.     Order  of  County 

Court  to  sell  Ashley  Springs,  owned  by  Elizabeth 
Ashley;  sale  of  certain  other  land.    A.  L.  S.    2  p. 
1848  Condict,  Lewis.    Mo rristown,  New  Jersey .    To  Crittenden. 

June  12  Minor  politics ;  confident  of  nomination  and  elec- 

tion of  [Zachary]  Taylor;    Crittenden's  resigna- 
tion from  the  Senate.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1848  Crittenden,   J[ohn]   J[ordan].     List   of   appointments   for 

June  20-  speeches  in  his  gubernatorial  campaign.     Copy. 

Aug.    5  2  p. 

1848  Letcher,  R[obert]  P[erkins].     Frank[fort,  Kentucky].     To 

June  27  Crittenden.     Outlook  for  the  gubernatorial  cam- 

paign; complexion  of  Whig  politics  in  certain 
districts  of  Kentucky.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1848  Taylor,  Z[achary].     New  Orleans,  [Louisiana].     To  Crit- 

July  1  tenden.     His  nomination  for  President  by  the 

Whig  National  Convention;  general  topics;  never 
intimated  intention  to  retire  at  end  of  four  years 
if  elected,  or  who  would  form  his  cabinet;  return 
of  Volunteers  to  New  Orleans  from  Mexico ;  Crit- 
tenden's resignation  from  U.  S.  Senate ;  intention 
to  "remain  in  this  section  of  the  country"  until 
after  election.  A.  L.  S.  5  p.  Printed:  Cole- 
man, Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871;  I,  314. 

1848  Metcalfe,  Thomas.     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  [Robert  Per- 

July  15  kins  Letcher?].     Rumor  of  letter  from  John  Jor- 

dan Crittenden  stating  that  Henry  Clay  had  been 
a  dead  weight  to  the  Whig  Party;  desires  this 
communicated  to  Crittenden.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1848  Burnley,  A[lbert]  T.     Louisville,  [Kentucky].     To  [Crit- 

July  17  tenden].     [Henry]  Clay  and  his  presidential  aspi- 

rations and  candidacy;  Crittenden's  favors  and 
friendship  to  Clay.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

1848  Erwin,   James.     Lexington,   Kentucky.     To   A[lbert]   T. 

July  18  Burnley.     Anticipation    of    a   rupture    between 

[Henry]  Clay  and  [John  Jordan]  Crittenden;  atti- 
tude of  the  members  of  each  family;  letter  al- 
leged to  have  been  written  by  Crittenden  de- 
nouncing Clay;  Crittenden's  majority  in  the 
coming  election.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1848  Crittenden,    J[ohn]    J[ordan].     Madisonville,    Kentucky. 

July  27  Quotation  from  letter  alleged  to  have  been  writ- 


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ten  by  Crittenden  against  [Henry]  Clay;  denies 
the  authorship.     A.  D.  S.     2  p. 

1848  Wing,  Freeman.     La  Mine,  Missouri.     To  A[ndrew]  Mc- 

Aug.  4  Kinley,  Louisville,  Kentucky.     Proposed  sale  of 

land  containing  the  Choteau  Springs  and  belong- 
ing to  Elizabeth  Ashley.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1848  Clayton,  John  Middleton.     Buena  Vista,  Delaware.     To 

Aug.  11  Crittenden.     Campaign  in  Pennsylvania ;  preva- 

lent belief  that  Taylor  will  leave  enemies  of  the 
Whigs  in  power  if  elected;  [Henry]  Clay  must 
now  declare  himself ;  outlook  in  Delaware ;  Tay- 
lor should  write  no  more  letters.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1848  Peyton,  Balie.     New  Orleans,  Louisiana.     To  Crittenden. 

Aug.  29  Rejoices  at  Crittenden's  election  as  Governor  of 

Kentucky ;  is  opposed  to  [Henry]  Clay  returning 
to  the  U.  S.  Senate;  Clay's  attitude  in  the  guber- 
natorial election;  campaign  for  [Zachary]  Taylor. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1848  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To 

Aug.  30  John  Middleton  Clayton.     Confident  of  election 

of  Zachary  Taylor;  possible  number  of  electoral 

votes;   election  in  Pennsylvania;  suggestions  as 

to  campaign  movements.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

CLAYTON 

1848  Metcalfe,  Thomas.     Forest  Retreat,  Kentucky.     To  Crit- 

Sept-  2  tenden.     Leaves  to  make  campaign  speeches  in 

Ohio;  attitude  he  must  take  toward  the  Aboli- 
tionists; is  aware  of  the  vigilance  of  the 
"  enemy7';  controversy  with  C[assius]  M[ar- 
cellus]  C[lay].     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1848  Ward,  J.  Durbin.     Lebanon,  Ohio.     To  Crittenden.    Invi- 

Sept-  2  tation  to  speak  at  a  mass  meeting;    the  Whig 

party  in  Ohio.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1848  Bntler,  Richard.     Mount  Clemens,  [Michigan].     To  Wil- 

Sept-  4  liam  Woodbridge.     Desires  John  J[ordan]  Crit- 

tenden to  speak  in  Michigan  during  the  coming 
Presidential  campaign.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1848  Stevenson,  Thomas  B.     Cincinnati,  [Ohio].     To  Critten- 

Sept-  7  den.     His  feeling  toward  [Henry]  Clay;    since 

publication  of  [Zachary]  Taylor's  letters  he  is 
losing  popularity;  result  of  election  in  Ohio 
depends  upon  slavery  question;  strong  senti- 
ment in  Ohio  against  slavery;  [Thomas]  Corwin 
and  Presidency.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 


120  LIBKARY   OF   CONGRESS 

1848  Delavan,  Charles  H.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Con- 

Sept.  8  gratulations   on  election   as   governor   of   Ken- 

tucky;   enthusiasm  in  New  York  for  [Zachary] 
Taylor;     opposition     of     the     "  Barnburners." 
A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1848  Thompson,   W[addy].     Greenville,    [South  Carolina].     To 

Sept.  8  Crittenden.     Revived  interest  in  politics;    criti- 

cises [John  Caldwell]  Calhoun.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1848  Allen,  John  W.   Cleveland,  Ohio.   To  Crittenden.   Pleased 

Sept.  9  at  result  of  recent  election  in  Kentucky;   Presi- 

dential campaign  in  Ohio ;  is  sure  that  [Seabury] 
Ford  will  be  elected  Governor  of  Ohio.     A.  L.  S. 
2  p. 
1848  Mower,  J[ames]  B.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Con- 

Sept.  11  gratulations  on  his  election  as  Governor  of  Ken- 

tucky and  the  prospects  for  election  of  [Zachary] 
Taylor ;  confident  that  Taylor  will  receive  a  large 
majority  in  New  York;  campaign  in  New  York. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1848  Woodbridge,  William.     Spring  wells,  [Michigan].     To  Crit- 

Sept.  12  tenden.     Suggests  that  he  visit  Michigan;   poli- 

tics of  the  state;  feels  assured  of  a  majority  for 
[Zachary]  Taylor;    Henry  Clay  should  make  a 
declaration  in  favor  of  Taylor.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1848  Pendleton,    John.     Redwood,    Virginia.     To   Crittenden. 

Sept.  14  Congratulations  on  recent  election  in  Kentucky; 

forgery  of  the  " Anderson  letter";  the  Presiden- 
tial campaign  in  Virginia  and  other  states; 
Zachary  Taylor  should  write  no  more  political 
letters;  system  of  espionage  in  the  Post  Office 
Department.  A.  L.  S.  3  p. 
1848  Stanard,  R[obert]  C.     Richmond,  Virginia.     To  Critten- 

Sept.  15  den.     Organization  of  a  Henry  Clay  party  in 

New  York  in  opposition  to  [Zachary]  Taylor; 
ideas  on  the  course  Clay  should  take;   the  cam- 
paign in  Virginia.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1848  Trowbridge,  C[harles]  A.     Detroit,  Michigan.     To  Critten- 

Sept.  15  den.     The  Clay  party  in  New  York  in  opposition 

to  [Zachary]  Taylor;    course  that  Henry  Clay 
should  take ;  Presidential  campaign  in  Michigan. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1848  Smith,   Truman.     Washington,   [D.   C]     To  Crittenden. 

Sept.  16  Movement  in  New  York  to  nominate  Henry  Clay ; 


PAPERS   OF    JOHN   JORDAN   CRITTENDEN  121 

general  outlook  of  the  campaign;  course  of  Clay; 
[Daniel]  Webster's  speech  at  Marshfield,  Massa- 
chusetts.    A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1848  Combs,  Leslie.     Albany,  New  York.     To  Crittenden.     De- 

Sept.  17  bates  in  the  ''Barnburners'  "  convention;    his 

own  speeches  at  Albany,  Syracuse,  and  future 

engagements  in  New  York   and  other  States; 

pecuniary  matters.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1848  Lawrence,  Abbott.     Boston,  [Massachusetts].     To  Critten- 

Sept.  18  den.     Confident  of  a  majority  for  [Zachary]  Tay- 

lor in  most  of  the  New  England  States;  thinks 
Henry  Clay  should  endorse  Taylor;  personal 
conduct  in  the  campaign.  A.  L.  S.  3  p. 
Printed:  Coleman,  Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila., 
1871;  I,  323. 

1848  Smith,  Oliver]  H[ampton].     Indianapolis,  Indiana.     To 

Sept.  18  Crittenden.     Circumstances  compel  him  to  de- 

cline to  take  active  part  in  the  Presidential  cam- 
paign; dubious  as  to  the  result  in  Indiana;  effect 
of  the  Free-soil  party.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1848  Hoffman,  0[gden].     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Opera- 

Sept.  20  tions  of  the  Van  Buren  party  in  New  York;  atti- 

tude of  [Henry]  Clay;  prospects  of  the  Cass  party 
A.  L.  S.     7  p. 

1848  Grinnell,   M[oses]  H[icks].     New  York.     To  Crittenden. 

Sept.  2l  Predicts  great  majority  for  [Zachary]  Taylor  in 

New  York  State ;  not  disturbed  by  the  movement 

for  [Henry]  Clay;   personal  feeling  toward  Clay. 

A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

1848  Vance,  Joseph.     Urbana,  [Ohio].     To  Crittenden.     Timid- 

Sept.  21  ity  of  the  Whigs  toward  the  Free-soilers  at  the 

"Western  Reserve";    part  taken  by  [Thomas] 
Corwin  in  the  Presidential  campaign.     A.  L.  S. 
2  p.     Mutilated. 
1848  Smith,   Truman.     Washington,   [D.   C]     To  Crittenden. 

Sept.  23  Views  of  Zachary  Taylor  on  the  annexation  of 

Mexican  territory;    notes  on  the  political  cam- 
paign.    A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1848  Burnley,  Albert]  T.     Louisville,  Kentucky.     To  Critten- 

Sept.  23  den.     Fatal   illness  of  [William  Jordan]  Gaves  ; 

charges  of  [Henry]  Clay  against  Crittenden  in  fall 
of  1847;  Clay's  selfishness.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 


122  LIBKAKY  OF   CONGRESS 

1848  Holmes,  I[saac]  E[dward].     Charleston,  [South  Carolina]. 

Sept.  24  To  Crittenden.    Political  prospects  of  Ohio ;  only 

candidate  for  Congress  in  South  Carolina  who 
advocates  Zachary  Taylor;    disappointed  in  his 
colleagues.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1848  Ewing,  T[homas].    Lancaster,  Ohio.    To  Crittenden.    The 

Sept.  24  Presidential  campaign  in  Ohio;   Whig  majority. 

A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1848  Stephens,  Alexander]  H[amilton].     Crawfordsville,  Geor- 

Sept.  26  gia.     To   Crittenden.     Recent    encounter    [with 

Judge  Cone];  Georgia  politics;  effective  work  of 
[Robert]  Toombs;   Crittenden's  election  as  Gov- 
ernor of  Kentucky.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1848  Delavan,  Charles  H.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Fail- 

Sept.  26  ure  of  the  movement  for  [Henry]  Clay  in  New 

York;  activity  of  the  Barnburners;  great  enthu- 
siasm  for    [Zachary]    Taylor;     general   politics. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1848  Toombs,    Rjobert].     Washington,    Georgia.     To    Critten- 

Sept.  27  den.     Injuries  received  by  [Alexander  Hamilton] 

Stephens  in  encounter  [with  Judge  Cone]  on  Sept. 
3;  details  of  the  political  struggle  in  Georgia; 
predicts  a  Whig  majority;  attitude  of  [John  Cald- 
well] Calhoun  and  political  situation  in  South 
Carolina,  Tennessee,  and  other  States.  A.  L.  S. 
6  p. 
Todd,  Cfharles]  S[cott].  Philadelphia.  To  Crittenden. 
Gratifying  condition  of  politics  in  Pennsylvania; 
news  from  various  sections.  A.  L.  S.  2  p. 
Foster,  Ephraim  H.  Nashville,  [Tennessee].  To  Critten- 
den. Congratulations  on  his  election  as  Gov- 
ernor of  Kentucky;  incloses  newspaper  clipping. 
A.  L.  S.  1  p. 
Rumsey,  Edward.  Greenville,  Kentucky.  To  Critten- 
den. Offer  of  Crittenden  to  him  of  the  office  of 
first  or  second  auditor  of  the  state.  A.  L.  S.  2  p. 
Burnley,  AQbert]  T.  Louisville,  [Kentucky].  To  Crit- 
tenden. Propriety  of  [Zachary]  Taylor  visiting 
Kentucky  and  Ohio;  flattering  accounts  from 
various  states.  A.  L.  S.  3  p. 
Smith,  Truman.  Washington,  [D.  C]  To  Crittenden. 
Confident  of  a  Whig  majority  in  Pennsylvania  at 
coming  election;  not  sure  of  Ohio;  distribution 
of  printed  documents.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 


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1848  Johnson,  Reverdy.     Baltimore,  [Maryland].     To  Critten- 

Oct.  5  den.     Feels  certain  that  [Henry]  Clay  will  vote 

for  [Zachary]  Taylor;  esteem  and  gratitude  due 
Clay  from  the  people;  confident  that  Maryland 
will  give  a  Whig  majority;  cheering  news  from 
Pennsylvania;  grieved  at  the  death  of  [William 
Jordan]  Graves.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

1848  Ewing,  Thomas.    Lancaster,  Ohio.     To  Crittenden.    Elec- 

Oct.  6  tion  of  [Seabury]  Ford  as  Governor  of  Ohio ;  the 

effect  of  his  election  on  the  Presidential  campaign ; 

encouraging  news  from  Pennsylvania.  A.  L.  S. 

2  p. 

1848  Delavan,  Charles  H.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Re- 

Oct.  6  cent  mass  meeting  in  New  York;   great  enthu- 

siasm for  [Zachary]  Taylor;  and  there  appears  to 
be  little  excitement  for  [Lewis]  Cass  or  [Martin] 
Van  Buren.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1848  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To 

Oct.  6  John  Middleton  Clayton.     Encouraged  by  Presi- 

dential campaign  news  from  Pennsylvania;  his 
confidence  in  Clayton.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

CLAYTON. 

1848  Greene,  AQbert]  Cfollins],     Providence,  Rhode  Island.    To 

Oct.  9  Crittenden.     Encloses  newspaper;  recent  speech 

of  Leslie  Combs;   congratulations  on  election  as 
Governor  of  Kentucky.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1848  Hoffman,    Ofgden].     New    York.     To    Crittenden.     New 

Oct.  10  Jersey  will  give  a  Whig  majority;  good  prospects 

from  Pennsylvania.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1848  Foster,  Ephraim  H.     Nashville,  Tennessee.     To  Critten- 

Oct.  10  den.     Political  matters ;  pecuniary  matters ;  con- 

fident that  Tennessee  will  give  a  Whig  majority. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1848  Fry,  John  B.     Washington,  D.  C.     To  Crittenden.     Con- 

Oct.  11  gratulation  on  his  election  as  Governor  of  Ken- 

tucky; relations  between  Crittenden  and  [Henry] 
Clay;  use  of  Clay's  name  since  the  Whig  national 
convention;   feels  certain  of  majority  for  [Zach- 
ary] Taylor.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1848  Morgan,  Charles  W.     Georgetown,  District  of  Columbia. 

Oct.  12  To  Crittenden.     Personals ;  intended    cruize    as 

commander  of  the  Mediterranean  Squadron  of 
U.  S.  Navy;  difficulties  with  Navy  Department; 
Kentucky  and  National  politics;  family  matters. 
A.L.  S.  "7  p. 


124  LIBRAKY   OF   CONGRESS 

1848  Badger,    George   E[dmond].     Raleigh,    [North   Carolina]. 

Oct.  12  To  Crittenden.     Personals;  is  certain  that  North 

Carolina  will  give  a  majority  for  [Zachary]  Tay- 
lor; about  to  leave  on  political  campaign 
through  the  state.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

Clayton,  John  M[iddleton].  Buena  Vista,  Delaware.  To 
Crittenden.  Political  news  from  various  States ; 
efforts  needed  in  Ohio ;  has  no  faith  in  Georgia. 
A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

Barnett,  Thomas  J.  New  York.  '  To  Crittenden.  Intro- 
ducing [James  B.]  Mower.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

Toombs,  R[obert].  Washington,  [Georgia].  To  Critten- 
den. The  political  situation  in  Georgia;  health 
of  [Alexander  Hamilton]  Stephens  and  his  part 
in  the  campaign.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

Mower,  J[ames]  B.  New  York.  To  Crittenden.  Political 
character  of  Thomas  J.  Barnett;  general  views 
on  the  Presidential  campaign;  confidence  in 
Crittenden.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].  Frankfort,  Kentucky.  To 
John  Middleton  Clayton.  Effect  of  "Free-soil- 
ers"  upon  the  Whig  party  in  Pennsylvania  and 
Ohio;  gubernatorial  election  in  both  States;  con- 
fidence in  Clayton's  work.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

CLAYTON. 

1848  Smith,  Truman.     Washington,  [D.  C]     Circular  letter  to 

0°T- 17  citizens  of  Virginia.     Prospects  for  a  Whig  suc- 

cess ;  urges  that  great  efforts  be  made  during  the 
campaign.     Lithograph.     L.  S.     1  p. 
1848  Dorman,   C.  P.    Washington,  District  of   Columbia.     To 

0cT- 18  Crittenden.    Campaigning  in  Virginia  for  Zachary 

Taylor;  predicts  Whig  success  in  Virginia;  cheer- 
ful news  from  Pennsylvania;    encloses  circular  of 
October  17.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1848  Burnley,  A[lbert]  T.     Louisville,  Kentucky.     To  Critten- 

°CT-  !8  den.     Report  of  recent  trip  to  Ohio;    organiza- 

tion in  that  State ;  Assistant  Postmaster  General 
[William  J.]  Brown  in  Cincinnati.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1848  Starkweather,   S.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Desires 

0cT-  21  appointment  for  John  Livingston   as   commis- 

sioner for  Kentucky;  Presidential  campaign. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 


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Peyton,  Balie.  Gallatin,  Tennessee.  To  Crittenden. 
Tennessee  is  safe  for  [Zachary]  Taylor;  political 
situation  of  various  States;  Free-soil  movement; 
political  comments.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

Allen,  John  W.  Cleveland,  Ohio.  To  Crittenden.  The 
gubernatorial  election  in  Ohio  and  prospects  for 
the  Presidential  election;  optimistic  views. 
A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

Thompson,  R[ichard]  W[iggington].  Terre  Haute,  Indiana. 
To  Crittenden.  Political  situation  of  Indiana  in 
detail ;  effect  of  the  Free-soil  movement ;  dilatory 
proceedings  on  the  part  of  the  Whigs ;  situation  in 
other  States.  A.  L.  S.  4  p. 
1848  Mower,  J[ames]  B.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Recent 

Oct.  22  elections  in  various  States ;  favors  Zachary  Tay- 

lor as  Whig  Presidential  candidate;  Crittenden 
as  Premier  in  Taylor's  Cabinet;  Congressional 
election;  character  of  political  workers  in  New 
York  City.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

Grider,  H[enry].  Bowling  Green,  [Kentucky].  To  Crit- 
tenden. Declines  office  tendered  him.  A.  L.  S. 
2  p. 

Delavan,  Charles  H.  New  York.  To  Crittenden.  Ex- 
pects a  Whig  majority  in  New  York;  fears  illegal 
votes  in  New  Jersey;  tariff  on  coal;  cause  of 
reduced  price  of  Nova  Scotia  coal.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

Penrose,  Charles  B[ingham].  Philadelphia.  To  Critten- 
den. Political  contest  in  Pennsylvania;  the 
State  will  give  a  majority  for  [Zachary]  Taylor; 
difficulties  and  advantages.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

Vance,  Joseph.  Urbana,  [Ohio].  To  Crittenden.  Elec- 
tion of  [Seabury]  Ford  as  Governor  of  Ohio;  op- 
timistic views  on  the  presidential  election. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

Albert  T.  Burnley.     Reported  that  [Lewis]  Cass 

will  get  a  majority  in  Pennsylvania,   New  Jersey 

and  Maryland;  this  report  not  believed.     Copy. 

lp. 

[1848?]         Nicholas],    S[amuel]   S[mith].     To  Crittenden.     Encloses 

Oct.  27  [plans  of]  inventions  for  pumps.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1848  Wing,  Freeman.     La  Mine,  Missouri.     To  Elizabeth  Ash- 

Oct.  29  ley?  Saint  Louis,  Missouri.     Real  estate  matters ; 

sale  of  lands  in  Missouri.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 


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1848  Loving,  William  V.     Bowling  Green,  Kentucky.     To  Crit- 

Oct„  30  tenden.     Gratified  at  Crittenden's  compliments 

to  him  and  [Henry]  Grider.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1848  Delavan,  Charles  H.     Pottsville,  New  York.     To  Critten- 

Oct.  31  den.     Great  enthusiasm  for  Taylor  and  Fillmore 

and  the  Tariff  of  1842 ;  expects  Whig  majority  of 
thirty  thousand  in  the  state.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1848  Bibb,  John  B.     Russellville,  Kentucky.     To  Crittenden. 

Oct.  31  Recommends  John  B.  Temple  for  office  of  1st 

auditor  of  the    state;    expects   a  majority  for 
[Zachary]  Taylor  in  his  district.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
[1848]  Johnston,  J[oseph?].    Harrisburg,  [Pennsylvania].    ToCrit- 

Nov.   2  tenden.     Politics   in   Pennsylvania;     expects    a 

Whig  majority  throughout  the  state;   compari- 
son with  recent  elections.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1848  Burnley,  A[lbert]  T.     Louisville,  Kentucky.     To  Critten- 

Nov.   3  den.     Apologies  for  publication  of  certain  letters ; 

the  presidential  election;  feels  certain  that  [Zach- 
ary] Taylor  will  be  elected;  criticises  political 
character  of  Lewis  Cass ;  suggests  Calhoun  Ben- 
ham  for  an  appointment;  consulate  at  Liver- 
pool. A.  L.  S.  4  p. 
1848  January,   C[harles]  C.   &  Co.     St.   Louis,   Missouri.     To 

Nov.   4  Elizabeth  Ashley,  Louisville,  Kentucky.     Money 

matters.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1848  Mower,  J[ames]  B.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Assur- 

Nov.   5  ance  that  [Zachary]  Taylor  will  be  elected  Presi- 

dent;   urges  Crittenden  to  become  Secretary  of 
State;    esteem  for  [Henry]  Clay;    foreigners  in 
New  York  and  their  vote.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1848  Clayton,  John  Mpddleton].     Buena  Vista,  Delaware.     To 

Nov.   8  Crittenden.     Great  Whig  victory  in  Delaware; 

hopes  [Zachary]  Taylor  will  not  commit  himself 
to  a  single  term.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1848  Hannegan,  E[dward]  A.     Covington,  [Indiana].     To  Crit- 

Nov.   8  tenden.     Result  of  election  in  Indiana ;  asks  that 

Crittenden's  exertions  in  his  own  behalf  be  confi- 
dential.    A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1848  Toombs,    R[obert].     Atlanta,    Georgia.     To    Crittenden. 

Nov.   9  Triumph  of  Whig  party  in  Presidential  election. 

A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1848  L[awrence],  A[bbott].     Boston,  [Massachusetts].     To  Crit- 

Nov.   9  tenden.     Election  in  Massachusetts  corrupt ;  cer- 

tain  men  have  done  the  mischief;   decision  of 


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state  legislature  will  be  for  [Zachary]  Taylor; 
gives  vote  of  Massachusetts.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

Loomis,  A.  W.  Pittsburg,  Pennsylvania.  To  Crittenden. 
Congratulations  on  Presidential  election;  great 
Whig  majority  in  Pittsburg.     A.   L.   S.     1  p. 

Austin,  James  T[ricothie].  Boston,  Mass.  To  Critten- 
den. Loss  of  confidence  in  [Daniel]  Webster; 
looks  to  Crittenden  as  leader  of  [Zachary]  Tay- 
lor's administration.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

Pendleton,  John.  To  Crittenden.  Great  Whig  majority 
in  his  district;  desires  that  William  C[abell] 
Rives  be  a  member  of  President  Taylor's  cabinet. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

Washington  and  Taylor  Union.  Philadelphia.  To  Crit- 
tenden. Congratulations  on  the  recent  Presi- 
dential election ;  organization  of  the  Washington 
and  Taylor  Union  of  Pennsylvania;  Whig  ma- 
jority in  Pennsylvania.  L.  S.  by  Adam  Dillen, 
Hugh  W.  Tener,  James  Hall,  C.  Blythe,  and 
Osage  Wayne  Dhoine.  3  p. 
1848  Temple,  John  B.     Russellville,  [Kentucky.]     To  Critten- 

Nov.  11  den.     Accepts  appointment  as  first  auditor  of 

Kentucky;  will  leave  soon  for  Frankfort. 
A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1848  Mower,   James   B.     New  York.     To   Crittenden.     Whig 

Nov.  12  majority  in  New  York  for  Zachary  Taylor;  great 

victory  for  the  Whig  party  and  welfare  of  the 
country.  4  A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1848  Vance,  Joseph.     Urbana,  [Ohio].     To  Crittenden.     Defeat 

Nov. 13  of  Whigs  in  Ohio  due  to  efforts  of  Free-soilers ; 

large  portion  of  the  votes  for  [Martin]  Van  Buren 
taken  from  the  old  Whig  party ;  dilatory  actions 
of  the  Whigs  in  Ohio;  rejoices  at  the  election  of 
[Zachary]  Taylor.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1848  King,  Charles.     Elizabethtown,  New  Jersey.     To  Critten- 

Nov.  13  den.     Applies  for  appointment  as  collector  of  the 

port  of  New  York.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1848  Seaton,   W[illiam]  Wfinston],     Washington,   [D.  C]     To 

Nov.  14  Crittenden.     Desire  to  have  [Zachary]  Taylor  as 

his  guest  previous  to  the  inauguration  as  was 
[William  Henry]  Harrison;  hopes  that  Critten- 
den will  act  as  Taylor's  counsellor.  A.  L.  S. 
2  p. 


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1848  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To 

Nov.  14  John  Middleton  Clayton.     Election  of  Zachary 

Taylor  and  the  use  to  be  made  of  the  victory; 
Taylor's  freedom  in  forming  his  cabinet;  office 
seekers.     A.  L.  S.     3  p.  clayton. 

1848  Smith,  0[liver]  H[ampton].     Indianapolis,  Indiana.     To 

Nov.  16  Crittenden.     Urges    that    Crittenden    accept    a 

cabinet  office  if  Zachary  Taylor  should  offer  one ; 
the  Presidential  election  in  Indiana.     A.  L.  S. 
lp. 
1848  Morris,    E[dward]    Joy.     Philadelphia.     To    Crittenden. 

Nov.  17  Desire  that  Josiah  Randall  should  receive  ap- 

pointment   as   Attorney    General    to    President 
Taylor;    Randall's  character  and  qualifications. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1848  Sutter,  John  A[ugustus].     Deed  to  lands  in  California  to 

Nov.  18  John  A.  Sutter,  Jr.     Copy.     4  p. 

1848  Ogden,  David  B.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Desires 

Nov.  18  appointment  as  U.  S.  District  Attorney  of  New 

York;     pecuniary    circumstances;     hopes    that 
John  L.  Lawrence  will  be  appointed  collector  of 
the   port   of   New   York;    Lawrence's   political 
activity.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1848  Mower,  J[ames]  B.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     New 

Nov.  19  York  politics;    Crittenden  and  President  Tay- 

lor's cabinet;  various  candidates  for  the  cabinet. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1848  Pope,  Nathaniel.     Alton,  Illinois.     To  Crittenden.     Elec- 

Nov.  19  tion  of  [Zachary]  Taylor  as  President ;  Crittenden 

and  the  Cabinet ;  possibilities  of  Taylor's  admin- 
istration;  the  election  in  Illinois;   office  seekers. 
A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1848  Archer,  W[illiam]  Sfegar].     Amelia,  Virginia.     To  Critten- 

Nov.  19  den.     Urges  Crittenden  to  accept  Cabinet  office 

under  President  Taylor;    comment.     A.   L.   S. 
7  p. 
1848  McMichael,  Morton.     Philadelphia.    To  Crittenden.    For- 

Nov.  20  mation  of  President  Taylor's  Cabinet;    public 

opinion  that  Crittenden  and  [John  Middleton] 
Clayton  should  go  into   the  Cabinet;    general 
ideas.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1848  Gentry,  M[eredith]  P[oindexter].     [Nashville,  ?  Term.]     To 

Nov.  20  Crittenden.     Opinion   that   Crittenden   will   be 


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President  Taylor's  Secretary  of  State ;  his  respon- 
sibility for  the  success  of  the  administration; 
division  of  Whig  party  in  Tennessee ;  Crittenden 
to  guard  against  designing  persons.  A.  L.  S.  4  p. 
1848  Appleton,  Nathan.  Boston,  [Massachusetts].  To  Critten- 
Nov.  20  den.     Presidential    election    in    Massachusetts ; 

President  Taylor's  Cabinet;  considers  Abbott 
Lawrence  qualified  for  office  of  Secretary  of  the 
Treasury;  adjustment  of  the  tariff  a  necessary 
consideration.  A.  L.  S.  2  p. 
1848  Williams,  John  W.  Paris,  Kentucky.  To  Crittenden. 
Nov.  20  Desires  support  for  appointment  as  postmaster  to 

succeed  [John  H.]  Holt.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1848             Johnston,   William   Freame.     Harrisburg,   Pennsylvania. 
Nov.  22  To  Crittenden.     Presidential  election  in  Pennsyl- 

vania;    protection    to    one    domestic    industry 
would  place  Pennsylvania  in  front  rank  of  Whig 
States.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1848             Collier,  John  A[llen].     Albany,  [New  York].     To  J[ames] 
Nov.  23  Watson  Webb.     Would  be  glad  to  see  Webb 

receive  a  foreign  mission ;  offers  use  of  his  name 
if  it  would  be  of  assistance.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1848             Nicholas],  S[amuel]  S[mith].     Louisville,  Kentucky.     To 
Nov.  24  Crittenden.     Minor  matters ;  people  of  Kentucky 

tolerate  Crittenden  as  Secretary  of  State  but 
would  not  consider  his  immediate  return  to  U.  S. 
Senate;  others  that  could  fill  the  State  Depart- 
ment. A.  L.  S.  1  p. 
1848  Anonymous.  Millidgeville,  Georgia.  To  Crittenden.  Sug- 
Nov.  24  gestion  that  Crittenden  should  decline  a  Cabinet 

office  if  he  would  be  a  Presidential  candidate; 
mentions  false  moves  of  other  statesmen.    Signed 
"A  Taylor  Whig."     3  p. 
1848             Bebb,  William.     Columbus,  Ohio.     To  Crittenden.     Rea- 
Nov.  24  sons  why  [Thomas]  Ewing  should  be  appointed  to 

President  Taylor's  Cabinet;  work  of  Ewing  and 
[Thomas]  Corwin  for  the  Whig  party  of  Ohio; 
unsettled  state  of  the  legislature  and  of  the 
Whigs.  A.  L.  S.  3  p. 
1848  Richardson,  W.  P.  Saint  Joseph,  Missouri.  To  Critten- 
Novr.  24  den.     Desires  to  return  to  the  Indian  Depart- 

ment;  his  service  previous  to  President  Polk's 
administration.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
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1848  Penrose,  Charles  B[ingham].     Philadelphia.     To  Critten- 

Nov.  24  den.     Compares  recent  Presidential  election  with 

French  Revolution ;  desire  that  Crittenden  should 
fill  the  first  place  in  President  Taylor's  Cabinet; 
its  formation.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1848  Simmons,   James   F[owler].     Providence,    Rhode   Island. 

Nov.  24  To  Crittenden.     Recent  Presidential  election  is 

no  idle  triumph;   Crittenden's  influence;   Presi- 
dent Taylor's  Cabinet;    prudence  necessary  for 
a  successful  administration.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1848  Sanders,   L.,  Jr.     Natchez,   Mississippi.     To  Crittenden. 

Nov.  25  Reasons  why  he  did  not  vote  for  [Zachary]  Tay- 

lor;  Crittenden  should  accept  a  Cabinet  office; 
Taylor  a  novice  in  politics;  personals.     A.  L.  S. 
3  p. 
1848  Rives,  W[illiam]C[abell.]    Castle  Hill,  Virginia.    ToCritten- 

Nov.  25  den.     Result  of  the  Presidential  election  in  Vir- 

ginia;   the  general  election  a  revolution  for  the 
country;    hopes  to  see  Crittenden  in  President 
Taylor's  Cabinet.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1848  Allen,  E[lisha]  H[unt].     Boston,  Massachusetts.     To  Crit- 

Nov.  25  tenden.     Presidential    election;     Crittenden    in 

President  Taylor's  Cabinet;  prospects  of  the  Ad- 
ministration;   Presidential   electors   elected   by 
Massachusetts  legislature.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1848  Corwin,  Thomas.    Lebanon,  [Ohio].    To  Crittenden.    Rec- 

Nov.  25  ommends   John   Fruger   for   office;    "free    soil 

Ohio";  President  Taylor's  Cabinet.    Copy.    2  p. 
1848  Barrow,  Washington.     "  Steamboat  Ben  Franklin."     To 

Nov.  26  Crittenden.     The  Presidential  election  in  Ten- 

nessee and  Kentucky ;  public  opinion  designated 
Crittenden  as  premier  of  President  Taylor's  Cabi- 
net.    A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1848  Duval,  William  P.     Tallahassee,  Florida.     To  Crittenden. 

Nov.  26  Popularity  of  [Zachary]  Taylor  defeated  Duval's 

election  to  Congress ;  did  not  vote  for  Taylor  be- 
cause of  [Millard]  Fillmore  being  an  Abolitionist; 
esteem  for  Taylor ;  slavery  question ;  free  negroes 
should  emigrate  to  Mexico  to  save  £he  Union ;  pe- 
cuniary difficulties.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

1848  Hampton,  M[oses].     Pittsburgh,  [Pennsylvania].     To  Crit- 

Nov.  26  tenden.     Great   majority   in   Pennsylvania   for 

Zachary  Taylor;  Presidential  appointments  and 
Cabinet  matters.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 


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1848  Mower,  Jfames]  B.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Forma- 

Nov.  26  tion  of  President  Taylor's  Cabinet;  denounces 

Thurlow  Weed ;  William  H.  Seward ;  his  "  clique  " 
can  easily  be  conciliated;   opposes  an  extra  ses- 
sion of  Congress  in  1849.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1848  Kennedy,  John  M.     Philadelphia.     To  Crittenden.     His 

Nov.  26  private  interest  in  political  matters ;   protection 

the  issue  in  Pennsylvania;   a  citizen  of  Pennsyl- 
vania should  be  made  Secretary  of  Treasury; 
names  several  persons  who  could  fill  the  office 
successfully.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1848  Haymond,  Rufus.     Brookville,  Indiana.     To  Crittenden. 

Nov  27.  Formation  of  President  Taylor's  Cabinet;  public 

opinion  that  Crittenden  will  be  Secretary  of  State; 
suggests  that  Caleb  B[lood]  Smith  be  Postmaster 
General.  A.  L.  S.  2  p. 
Maxwell,  H[ugh].  New  York.  To  Crittenden.  Charac- 
ter, reputation,  and  qualifications  of  James  Wat- 
son Webb;  recommends  him  for  the  diplomatic 
service.  A.  L.  S.  2  p. 
New  York,  Citizens.  To  Zachary  Taylor.  Petition  rec- 
ommending J[ames]  Watson  Webb  for  the  diplo- 
matic service.  Signed  by  14  names,  in  one  hand- 
writing.    2  p. 

Sprigg,  Samuel.  Northampton,  Maryland.  To  Critten- 
den. Desires  an  appointment  under  President 
Taylor's  Administration.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

Wing,  Freeman.  La  Mine,  Missouri.  To  Elizabeth  Ash- 
ley, Louisville,  Kentucky.  Real  estate  matters; 
delivery  of  deeds;  payment  of  purchase  money; 
list  of  lands  sold.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

Underwood,  W.  L.  Franklin,  Kentucky.  To  Crittenden. 
Sacrifices  made  by  Crittenden  in  accepting  Gov- 
ernorship of  Kentucky;  suggests  that  he  return 
to  the  U.  S.  Senate.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

Lawrence,  Abbott.  Boston,  [Massachusetts].  To  Crit- 
tenden. Good  feeling  over  the  result  of  the 
Presidential  election  in  Massachusetts;  difficul- 
ties encountered.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

Grinnell,  M[oses]  H[icks].  New  York.  To  Crittenden. 
President  Taylor's  cabinet ;  activity  of  J[onathan] 
Pfrescott]  Hall  previous  to  the  election ;  suggests 
that  Hall  be  appointed  District  Attorney  of  New 
York.     A.  L.  S.     8  p. 


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1848  Draper,  S[imeon].     New  York.     To  Moses  Hicks  Grinnell. 

Dec.  2  Complains  that  New  York  is  entitled  to  informa- 

tion   concerning    President    Taylor's    cabinet. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1848  Washington,  G[eorge]  C[orbin].     Georgetown,  D.  C.     To 

Dec.  2  Crittenden.     Congratulations  on  recent  elections; 

desires  political  appointment ;  possible  vacancies ; 
personals.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1848  Gray,  N.  E.     Hopkinsville,  Ky.     To  Crittenden.     Argu- 

Dec.  3  ment  why  Crittenden  should  accept  a  cabinet 

office  in  preference  to  returning  to  U.  S.  Senate. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1848  Bullitt,   Alexander]   C.     New  Orleans,  [Louisiana].     To 

Dec.  3  Crittenden.     Opinions    why    Crittenden    should 

go  into  President  Taylor's  cabinet;    success  of 
the  administration  depends  upon  it;   inferences 
drawn  from  conversation  with  Taylor  as  to  for- 
mation of  the  cabinet.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1848  Toombs,  K[obert].     Washington,  D.  C.     To  Crittenden. 

Dec.  3  Disturbance  in  Democratic  party  of  the  south; 

slavery  in  District  of  Columbia;  [Henry]  Clay 
must  be  kept  out  of  the  Senate;  attitude  of 
[Daniel]  Webster  toward  Zachary  Taylor;  for- 
mation of  President  Taylor's  cabinet ;  urges  that 
Crittenden  accept  a  cabinet  office.  A.  L.  S.  4  p. 
1848  Mower,  J[ames]  B.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Rumor 

Dec.  3  that  Crittenden  and  [John  Middle  ton]  Clayton 

will  form   part   of  President  Taylor's   cabinet; 
disposition  of   applicants  for  office.     A.   L.   S. 

2  p. 

1848  Allen,  James  W.     Victoria,  Texas.     To  Crittenden.     De- 

Dec.  4  sires  appointment  as  District  Attorney  of  Texas; 

his  activity  in  politics.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1848  Blatchford,  R[ichard]  M[ilford].     New  York.     To  Critten- 

Dec.  4  den.     Rumor  that  [Abbott]  Lawrence  is  to  be 

appointed  Secretary  of  Treasury;   prefers  Web- 
ster in  cabinet  to  Lawrence.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1848  Granger,  Francis.     Canandaigua,  New  York.     To  Critten- 

Dec  4  den.     Hopes  to  see  Crittenden  and  Abbott  Law- 

rence in  President  Taylor's  cabinet.     A.  L.  S. 

3  p. 

1848  Lee,  Richard  Henry.     Louisville,  [Kentucky].     To  Crit- 

Dec  5  tenden.     Financial  difficulties  of  James  W.  Co- 


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burn  while  postmaster  at  Maysville,  Kentucky; 
business   established  in   New  Orleans   by  Lee. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1848  Arnold,  L.  H.     Kingston,  Rhode  Island.     To  Crittenden. 

Dec.  5  Hopes  James  F[owler]  Simmons  will  be  appointed 

to  President  Taylor's  cabinet;    distribution  of 
Presidential  appointments;   claims  of  Rhode  Is- 
land for  a  cabinet  appointment.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1848  Hardin,  B.  Rowan.     Bardstown,  Kentucky.     To  Critten- 

Dec.  5  den.     Anxiety  and  hope  of  citizens  of  Kentucky 

that   Crittenden  will  enter  President   Taylor's 
cabinet.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1848  Fish,  Hamilton.     New  York.     To  James  Watson  Webb. 

Dec.  6  Desire  that  Webb  receive  an  appointment  in  the 

Diplomatic  service.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1848  Stephens,  Alexander  H[amilton].     Washington,  D.  C.     To 

Dec.  6  Crittenden.     Names  of  those  rumored  for  Presi- 

dent Taylor's  cabinet;   hope  Crittenden  will  ac- 
cept an  office  or  return  to  U.  S.  Senate ;  Taylor's 
attitude  toward  slavery.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1848  Preston,  William  Ballard.     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Crit- 

Dec.  6  tenden.     Effect  of  recent  Presidential  election; 

duty  of  the  Whig  party  for  a  successful  adminis- 
tration;   urges  Crittenden  to  accept  a  Cabinet 
office.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1848  Taylor,  William  H.  H.     North  Bend,  Ohio.     To  Critten- 

Dec.  7  den.     Recommends    John    Scott   Harrison    for 

Postmaster  of  Cincinnati.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1848  Allen,  John  W.     Pittsburg,  Pennsylvania.     To  Critten- 

Dec.  7  den.      Forward's   services   to  the   country  and 

need  of  pecuniary  employment.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1848  Barrow,  John  E.     Nashville,  Tennessee.     To  Crittenden. 

Dec.  7  Desires  to  succeed  Matlock  as  Indian  Agent  at 

St.  Joseph,  Missouri.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1848  Winston,    James.     Warsaw,    Missouri.     To    Crittenden. 

Dec  7  Whigs  of  Wisconsin  want  Abiel  Leonard  appoint- 

ed Attorney  General.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1848  Blnnt,  J[oseph].     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Desire  and 

Dec.  8  hope  that  Crittenden  will  enter  President  Tay- 

lor's Cabinet.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1848  Leary,  William  A.     Lexington,  Kentucky.     To  Critten- 

Dec-  8  den.     Recommends  William  J.  Reese  for  U.  S. 

Consul;  his  qualifications;  desire  to  see  Critten- 
den in  President  Taylor's  Cabinet.     A.  L.  S.    4  p. 


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1848  Lee,   Z.   Collins.     Washington,    [D.   C]     To    Crittenden. 

Dec.  8  Rejoices  at  the  Presidential  election;    business 

before  the  U.  S.  Supreme  Court.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1848  Winthrop,    Robert  C[harles].     Washington,    [D.   C]     To 

Dec.  8  Crittenden.     Encloses  clipping  from  the  Boston 

"Atlas";  unanimous  feeling  of  Whig  party  that 
Crittenden  be  a  member  of  President's  Cabinet. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1848  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

Dec.  9  Moses    H[icks]    Grinnell.     Denies    rumor    that 

Zachary  Taylor  has  authorized  Crittenden  to 
"offer  the  Treasury  Department  to  Abbott  Law- 
rence"; attitude  of  Taylor  toward  Cabinet  ap- 
pointments. A.  L.  S.  2  p.  Printed:  Coleman, 
Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871;  I,  329. 
1848  Mitchell,  D[avid]  D.     St.  Louis,  [Missouri].     To  Critten- 

Dec.  10  den.     Crittenden  should  be  a  member  of  Presi- 

dent Taylor's  Cabinet.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1848  Mower,  J[ames]  B.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Regrets 

Dec.  10  that    Crittenden    will   not     accept    a    Cabinet 

office.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1848  Calhoun,  John.     Owensboro,  Kentucky.     To  Crittenden. 

Dec.  11  Reasons  why  Crittenden  should  accept  a  Cabinet 

appointment ;  possibilities  of  Crittenden  succeed- 
ing President  Taylor.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1848  Johnson,  Reverdy.     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Crittenden. 

Dec.  12  Rumor  that  [Henry]  Clay  desires  to  return  to 

U.  S.  Senate;   Clay's  designs;   would  deplore  it 
if  elected.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1848  Smith,   Truman.     Washington,   [D.   C]     To  Crittenden. 

Dec.  12  Zachary  Taylor  the  only  Whig  candidate  who 

could  have  been  elected;   desires  nothing  at  the 
hands  of  President  Taylor;    organization  of  his 
Cabinet.     A.  L.  S.     8  p. 
1848  [Thornton,    Mrs.]     Eutaw,    [Alabama].     To    Crittenden. 

Dec.  12  Her  husband  desires  appointment  as  Minister  to 

Mexico.    A.  L.  S.     "Sister." 
1848  Banks,  D.     Henderson,  Kentucky.     To  Crittenden.    Cir- 

Dec.  12  cumstances  that  necessitate  the  consolidation  of 

the  Whig  party;  lack  of  political  experience  of 
[Zachary]  Taylor ;  why  Crittenden  should  accept 
an  office  in  Taylor's  cabinet.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 


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1848  McNairy,  Boyd.     Nashville,  [Tennessee].     To  Crittenden. 

Dec.  12  His  own  political  sentiments  are  Ultra  Whig; 

dislike  for  John  Bell  and  A[llen]  A.  Hall.  A.  L.  S. 
2  p. 

1848  Clayton,  John  Mfiddleton].     Washington,  [D.  C J     To  Crit- 

Dec.  13  tenden.     Believes  himself  of  more  value  in  the 

Senate  than  in  President  Taylor's  cabinet ;  the 
Ultra  Whigs  of  Philadelphia;  opposition  to 
Abbott  Lawrence  as  Secretary  of  Treasury; 
thinks  Crittenden  should  be  a  member  of  the 
cabinet ;  slavery  question  and  admission  of  new 
states;  expects  little  from  present  session  of 
Congress.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

1848  Dayton,  William  L[ewis].     [Washington,  D.  C]     To  Crit- 

Dec.  14  tenden.     Personals;  Crittenden  must  be  a  mem- 

ber of  President  Taylor's  cabinet;  rumor  that 
Lewis  Cass  will  return  to  U.  S.  Senate;  atti- 
tude of  [Henry]  Clay  and  Daniel  Webster  toward 
Taylor's  administration;  general  sentiment  that 
Clay  stay  out  of  the  Senate.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

1848  Dade,  John  B.     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Crittenden.     De- 

Dec.  14  sires  reappointment  as  warden  of  the  peniten- 

tiary; his  circumstances.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1848  Buchanan,  James  M.     Baltimore,  [Maryland].     To  Crit- 

Dec.  15  tenden.     He  is  a  Democratic  officeholder  [post- 

master] but  has  taken  much  interest  in  election 
of  [Zachary]  Taylor;  willing  to  surrender  his 
office.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1848  Webb,  J[ames]  Watson.     Baltimore,  [Maryland].     To  Crit- 

Dec.  16  tenden.     Death  of  his  wife;   would  like  to  suc- 

ceed Andrew  J.  Donelson  as  Minister  to  Prussia; 
formation  of  President  Taylor's  cabinet.  A.  L.  S. 
4  p. 

1848  Hamilton,  James.     New  Orleans,  [Louisiana].     To  Crit- 

Dec  17  tenden.     Kecommends  James  L.  Petigru  as  At- 

torney General  in  President  Taylor's  cabinet; 
his  character  and  qualifications.    A.  L.  S.    3  p. 

[1848]  Nficholas],  S[amuel]  S[mith].     [Louisville,  Kentucky.]    To 

Dec  17  Crittenden.      Canada  will   be    annexed    to  the 

United  States;  dissolution  of  the  Union  the 
result;  ideas  as  to  California  suggested  for  Crit- 
tenden's message  to  the  Kentucky  legislature. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p. 


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1848  Allen,  C.  H.     Palmyra,  Missouri.     To  Crittenden.     Re- 

Dec.  18  cent  Presidential  election;    desires  appointment 

as  Register  of  the  Land  Office.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1848  Hampton,  W[illiam].     Mobile,  [Alabama].     To  Crittenden. 

Dec.  18  Recommends  James  L.  Petigru  for  office  of  At- 

torney General  in    President  Taylor's  cabinet. 
A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1848  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To 

Dec.  19  John  Middleton  Clayton.     Urges  Clayton  to  ac- 

cept a  cabinet  office  if  offered  by  Zachary  Taylor; 
confidence  in  liberal  policy  of  Taylor's  adminis- 
tration; approves  Clayton's  project  for  settling 
the  slavery  question.  A.  L.  S.  3  p.  clayton. 
1848  Allen,  C.  H.     Palmyra,  Missouri.     To  Crittenden.     Rec- 

Dec.  20  ommends  Joseph  J.  Erroh  for  Register  of  the 

Land  Office.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1848  Ewing,  John  H.     Washington,   [D.  C]     To  Crittenden. 

Dec.  21  Urges   Crittenden    to   accept   a   cabinet   office; 

should  be  one  cabinet  officer  from  Pennsylvania. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1848  Webb,    J[ames]    Watson.     New    York.     To    Crittenden. 

Dec.  21  Necessity    of   Crittenden   going   into    President 

Taylor's  cabinet.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1848  Schouler,  William.     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Crittenden. 

Dec.  22  Hopes  Crittenden  will  reconsider  his  purpose  and 

accede  to  the  unanimous  wishes  of  the  Whig 
party    and    enter    President    Taylor's    cabinet. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1848  Otis,   John.     Hallowell,   Maine.     To  Crittenden.     Urges 

Dec.  22  that  Crittenden  become  a  member  of  President 

Taylor's  cabinet;  Taylor's  principles  upon  which 
he  was  elected;   reasons  why  Abbott  Lawrence 
should  be  Secretary  of  the  Treasury.     A.  L.  S. 
3  p. 
1848  Pendleton,  John.     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Crittenden. 

Dec.  22  Rumor  that  the  State  Department  was  to  be 

offered  to  Daniel  Webster;    Kentucky  politics; 
formation  of  President  Taylor's  Cabinet;  [Henry] 
Clay  should  not  return  to  the  U.   S.   Senate. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1848  Hopkins,    A.    F.     Mobile,    [Alabama].     To    Crittenden. 

Dec.  22  Presidential  election  in  Alabama;   formation  of 

President    Taylor's    cabinet;     endorses    Judge 


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Thornton  as  Minister  to  Mexico   and  John  J. 
Walker    as    Collector    of    the    Port    of   Mobile. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1848  Brooke,    H.    P.     Rosemont,    Virginia.     To    Crittenden. 

Dec.  22  Rumor  that  W[illiam]  Cfabell]  Rives  is  to  receive 

a  cabinet  appointment  from  Zachary  Taylor ;  dis- 
trusts Rives's  political  motives.      A.  L.  S.      1  p. 
1848  Barringer,  D[aniel]  M[oreau].     [Washington,  D.  C]     To 

Dec.  22  Crittenden.     Urges  Crittenden  to  accept  a  Cabi- 

net appointment.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1848  Greely,  P.     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Crittenden.     For- 

Dec.  23  mation  of  President  Taylor's  Cabinet.     A.  L.  S. 

2  p. 
1848  Hall,  J.  Prescott.     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Crittenden. 

Dec.  24  The  public  expects  Crittenden  to  be  member  of 

President  Taylor's  cabinet.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1848  Draper,  S.     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Crittenden.     For- 

Dec.  24  mation  of  President  Taylor's  cabinet;  why  Crit- 

tenden should  be  a  member.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1848  Cunningham,  Walter.     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Critten- 

Dec.  24  den.     Effect  of  Crittenden's  presence  in  Presi- 

dent Taylor's  cabinet  upon  the  senatorial  elec- 
tion in  New  York.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1848  Tallmadge,   N[athaniel]  Pfitcher].     Washington,   [D.   C] 

Dec.  24  To  Crittenden.     Recent  Presidential  election  and 

cooperation  of  the  Whigs ;  formation  of  President 
Taylor's  cabinet;  hopes  to  see  Crittenden  in  the 
cabinet;  suggests  John  M[iddleton]  Clayton  and 
Rufus  Choate  as  cabinet  officers.  A.  L.  S.  4  p. 
1848  Lord,  Daniel.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Public  con- 

Dec.  25  fidence  in  Crittenden  and  Zachary  Taylor;   for- 

mation of  Taylor's  cabinet;  general  suggestions. 
A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1848  Kent,  Edward.     Bangor,  Maine.     To  Crittenden.     Recent 

Dec.  25  Presidential  election;    Zachary  Taylor's  cabinet 

and  ideas  on  a  successful  administration.   A.  L.  S. 
4  p. 
1848  Indiana  Citizens.     Indianapolis,  [Indiana].     Petition  rec- 

Dec.  26  ommending  Caleb  B[lood]  Smith  for  some  ap- 

pointment under  President  Taylor's  administra- 
tion.    D.  S.  by  69  signatures. 
1848  Indiana  Citizens.     Indianapolis,  [Indiana].     To  Critten- 

Dec.  26  den.     Enclose    a    paper    [recommending   Caleb 


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Blood  Smith  for  office]  to  be  disposed  of  at  his 
discretion.  L.  S.  by  D.  P.  Halloway,  John  S. 
Davis,  William  Herod,  Godlove  S.  Orth,  and 
Hugh  O'Neal.     1  p. 

Wetherill,  John  P.  Philadelphia.  To  Crittenden.  Rec- 
ommends appointment  of  Josiah  Randall  in 
President  Taylor's  cabinet.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

Foster,  N[athaniel]  G.  Madison,  Georgia.  To  Critten- 
den. Desires  a  diplomatic  appointment;  per- 
sonals.    A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

Foster,  Ephraim  H.  To  Crittenden.  Responsibility  of 
Zachary  Taylor's  administration  upon  Critten- 
den; cabinet  matters;  presidential  appoint- 
ments.    A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

Ramsey,  Alexander.  Harrisburg,  Pennsylvania.  To  Crit- 
tenden. Whig  party  thinks  that  Crittenden 
should  be  a  member  of  President  Taylor's  cabi- 
net.    A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1848  Croghan,  G[eorge].     Memorial  to  U.  S.  Congress  praying 

relief  for  loss  of  two  horses  while  on  his  way  to 
Mexico.     D.  S.     1  p. 

[1848]  .     To     [Crittenden].      Ratification   of   the    Texas 

treaty.     Signature  torn  off.     3  p. 

1849  Tompkins,  P[atrick]  W.     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Critten- 
JAN-  2  den.     Presidential  election;    firmness  necessary 

in  next  administration;  public  sentiment  is  that 
Crittenden  should  be  a  member  of  President  Tay- 
lor's cabinet.     A.  L.  S.     5  p. 
1849  Penrose,  Charles  Bpngham].     Philadelphia.     To  Critten- 

Jan-  2  den.     Election  of  Zachary  Taylor  as  President, 

and  suggestions  as  to  formation  of  his  cabinet. 
A.  L.  S.     5  p. 
1849  Duncan,  Garnett.     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Crittenden. 

JAN-  3  An  interview  with  President  Polk  in  presenting 

petition  of  George  [Bibb  Crittenden];  Polk's  at- 
titude in  the  matter.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
[1849]  McClung,  J[ohn]  Alexander].     Maysville,  Kentucky.     To 

[JAN-  6]  Crittenden.     Responsibility  of  Zachary  Taylor's 

administration  upon  Crittenden;    urges  him  to 
become  a  member  of  the  cabinet;    attitude  of 
Henry  Clay  and  his  followers.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1849  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To 

JAN-  7  John  Middleton  Clayton.     Wishes  to  return  to 


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U.  S.  Senate,  but  is  controlled  by  circumstances; 
excitement  over  the  slavery  question ;  dangerous 
tendency  of  public  meetings ;  attitude  of  [Henry] 
Clay  toward  return  to  Senate ;  Kentucky  can  not 
refuse  if  Clay  should  desire  it;  Clay's  ill  health; 
Crittenden's  recent  message;  court  martial  of 
George  [Bibb  Crittenden].     A.  L.  S.     7  p. 

CLAYTON. 

1849  Archer,  William  S[egar].     Amelia,  Virginia.     To  Critten- 

Jan.  7  den.     Cabinet  of  [Zachary]  Taylor;    character 

more  important  than  talent.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1849  Birney,  James  G[illespie].     Lower  Saginaw,  Michigan.    To 

Jan.  8  Crittenden.     Officeholders    in    Michigan    under 

present    administration;     political    convictions. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1849  Underwood,  J[oseph]  R[ogers].     Washington,  [D.  C]     To 

Jan.  9  Crittenden.     Result  of  interview  with  President 

Polk  relative  to  reinstatement  of  George  [Bibb 
Crittenden]  in  the  Army;    Polk's   attitude  and 
the  legality  of  the  court  martial.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1849  Toombs,  R[obert].     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Crittenden. 

Jan.   9  Would  be  glad  to  see  [George  Washington]  Craw- 

ford   in    President  Taylor's   cabinet;    [William 
Ballard]   Preston's   bill   for    admission   of   new 
States;  personals.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
Cox,  Samuel  H.     Brooklyn,  New  York.     To  Crittenden. 
Crittenden's  inaugural  message  to  the  Kentucky 
legislature;  importance  of  state  papers;    senti- 
ments on  the  slavery  question.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
Lunt,   George.     Boston,  Massachusetts.     To  Crittenden. 
Formation  of  President  Taylor's  cabinet;    urges 
appointment  of  Abbott  Lawrence.    A.  L.  S.    4  p. 
Brackenridge,    W.    M.     Tarentum,    [Pennsylvania].     To 
Crittenden.     Political  views  on  national  ques- 
tions; personal  recollections.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
Stannerf?],  J.  S.    To  Crittenden.    Crittenden's  message  to 
Kentucky  legislature ;  minor  matters.     A.  L.  S. 
4  p. 
Cooper,  James.     Harrisburg,  [Pennsylvania].     To  Critten- 
den.    Recommends  Harry  Connelly  for  consul  at 
Liverpool.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
Burnley,  AQbert]  T.     New  Orleans,  [Louisiana].     To  Crit- 
tenden. [Zachary]  Taylor's  disregard  for  political 


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"societies"  and  pledges  relative  to  a  second 
term ;  proposed  newspaper  in  Washington ;  little 
faith  in  Gales  &  Seaton;  ideas  on  formation  of 
President  Taylor's  cabinet;  Taylor's  recent 
meeting  with  [Henry]  Clay;  urges  Crittenden  to 
go  into  Taylor's  cabinet;  ravages  of  the  cholera. 
A.  L.  S.     7  p. 

1849  Miller,  John  G.     Jefferson  City,  Missouri.     To  Crittenden. 

Jan.  12  Recommends  Leonard  for   an   appointment  in 

President  Taylor's  cabinet.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1849  Clarkson,    C.    F.     Brookville,    Indiana.     To   Crittenden. 

Jan.  13  Formation  of  President  Taylor's  cabinet;    oppo- 

sition to  [Caleb  Blood]  Smith  as  a  member. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1849  Badger,  George  Efdmund].     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Crit- 

Jan.  13  tenden.     Business   before   the   U.    S.    Supreme 

Court;  election  by  North  Carolina  legislature; 
criticises  [John  Middleton]  Clayton's  attitude  to- 
ward slavery;  senatorial  matters.    A.  L.  S.    6  p. 

1849  Brown,  Bedford.     Washington,   [D.   C]     To  Crittenden. 

Jan.  13  Approbation  of  Crittenden's  message  to  the  Ken- 

tucky legislature ;  views  on  the  slavery  questions 
and  the  problems  for  President  Taylor's  admin- 
istration.    A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

1849  Russell,  William  H.     Fulton,  [Missouri].     To  David  D. 

Jan.  13  Mitchell.     Russell's    attitude    toward    [Henry] 

Clay  previous  to  nomination  of  [Zachary]  Taylor 
by  Whig  National  Convention.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

1849  Metcalfe,  Thomas.     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Crittenden. 

Jan.  14  Attempts  made  to  have  President  Polk  reinstate 

George  [Bibb  Crittenden]  in  the  army;  Polk's  at- 
titude; meeting  of  convention  of  slave-holding 
States;  Metcalfe  elected  president  of  the  conven- 
tion; also  his  election  to  the  U.  S.  Senate. 
A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

1849  Houston,  John  W.     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Crittenden. 

Jan.  15  For  political  reasons  due  notice  necessary  to  the 

legislature  of  Delaware  if  Zachary  Taylor  desires 

[John  Middleton]  Clayton  in  his  cabinet.   A.  L.  S. 

3  p. 

1849  Metcalfe,  Tfhomas].     Washington,  D.  C.     To  Crittenden. 

Jan.  15  Result  of  report  of  committee  of  slave-holding 

States;  opposed  to  secret  meetings.  A.  L.  S.   2  p. 


PAPEKS   OF   JOHN   JORDAN   CHITTENDEN  141 

1849  Duncan,  Garnett.     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Crittenden. 

Jan.  15  Endeavors   to   have   George   [Bibb  Crittenden] 

reinstated  in  the  army;  Thomas  L.  Crittenden 
in  Washington;  convention  of  southern  states; 
work  outlined  for  [Zachary]  Taylor's  administra- 
tion; anxiety  as  to  election  of  Senator  from 
Kentucky.  A.  L.  S.  5  p. 
1849  Prentiss,  S[ergeant]  S[mith].     New  Orleans,  [Louisiana]. 

Jan.  15  To  Crittenden.     Recommends  Richard  E.  Ham- 

met  for  marshal  of  Louisiana.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1849  Philomathean  Society  of  the  University  of  Virginia.     To 

Jan.  16  Crittenden.     Election   as  honorary  member   of 

the  Philomathean  Society;    notification  of  his 
election  as  an  honorary  member.     L.  S.  by  a 
committee.     1  p. 
1849  Rogers,  John  A.     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Crittenden. 

Jan.  17  Formation  of  President  Taylor's  cabinet;    due 

notice  necessary  to  Delaware  legislature  before 
adjournment  if  John  M[iddleton]  Clayton  is  to  be 
a  member  of  Taylor's  Cabinet.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1849  Mitchell,  D[avid]  D.     St.  Louis,  [Missouri].     To  Critten- 

Jan.  17  den.     Attitude  of  [William  H.]  Russell  toward 

recent  Presidential  election;  if  [Lewis]  Cass  had 
been  elected  Russell  was  to  be  Secretary  of  State ; 
hopes   to   see   Crittenden   in  Zachary  Taylor's 
cabinet.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1849  Johnston,  William  Ffreame].     Harrisburg,  Pennsylvania. 

Jan.  17  To  Crittenden.     Whig  victory  in  Pennsylvania; 

conciliation  of  the  factions.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1849  Johnston,  William  Freame.     Harrisburg,  [Pennsylvania]. 

Jan.  17  To  Crittenden.     Introducing  Cornelius  Darragh; 

asks  that  Darragh  be  secured  an  interview  with 
our  worthy  President  [Zachary  Taylor  ?]    A.  L.  S. 
lp. 
1849  Irwin,  James  W.     Allensville,  Kentucky.     To  Crittenden. 

Jan.  17  Advantages  to  be  gained  by  state  of  Kentucky 

with  Crittenden  in  the  Cabinet;  praises  Critten- 
den's message  to  the  legislature.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1849  Gaines,  John  P.     Washington,   [D.  C]     To  Crittenden. 

Jan.  18  Public  sentiment  desires  Crittenden  in  President 

Taylor's  cabinet  and  that  [Henry]  Clay  should 
not  return  to  U.  S.  Senate;  would  also  like  to 
see  George  Evans  in  the  cabinet.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 


142  LIBRARY   OF   CONGRESS 

1849  Clements,  R.  A.     Washington,  Indiana.     To  Crittenden. 

Jan.  18  Presidential  appointments;   is  not  seeking  office 

but  would  not  refuse  if  a  position  were  offered. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1849  Walker,    D.    S.     Tallahassee,    Florida.     To    Crittenden. 

Jan.  19  Gratified  with  views   on  the  Union  expressed 

in  Crittenden's  message   to  the   Kentucky  leg- 
islature;    Governor   Brown    of    Florida   in   his 
inaugural     address     expressed     similar     views. 
A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1849  Wright,    J[ohn]    C.     Cincinnati,    Ohio.     To    Crittenden. 

Jan.  19  Result    of    Presidential    election    in    Ohio    and 

Indiana;  trouble  with  the  Free-soilers ;  forma- 
tion of  the  cabinet;  Northwest  should  have  a 
representative  in  cabinet;  impression  that  Crit- 
tenden will  be  Secretary  of  State.  A.  L.  S.  3  p. 
1849  Davis,  J[ohn].    Washington,  D.  C.    To  Crittenden.    Hopes 

Jan.  19  to  see  Crittenden  Secretary  of  State  and  Abbott 

Lawrence  in  the  Treasury  Department.     A.  L.  S. 
3  p. 
1849  Irvin,  James,  James  T.  Hale,  and  Andrew  G[regg]  Curtin. 

Jan.  22  Belief onte,  [Pennsylvania].   To  Crittenden.   Rec- 

ommend Josiah  Randall  for  a  position  in  Presi- 
dent Taylor's  cabinet;    his  political  character. 
A.  L.  S.  of  Curtin  also  signed  by  Irvin  and  Hale. 
2  p. 
1849  Duncan,  Garrett.     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Crittenden. 

Jan.  22  Exertions    with    President    Polk    to    reinstate 

George  [Bibb  Crittenden]  in  the  Army;   opposi- 
tion to  return  of  [Henry]  Clay  to  U.  S.  Senate; 
Crittenden's  duty  to  go  into  President  Taylor's 
cabinet.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1849  Toombs,  R[obert].     Washington,  D.  C.     To  Crittenden. 

Jan.  22  Agitation  of  the  slavery  question  and  admission 

of  new  states ;  sentiments  on  the  union  and  seces- 
sion  of  the  southern  states.     A.   L.   S.     4   p. 
Printed:  Coleman,   Life   of   Crittenden,   Phila., 
1871;  I,  335. 
1849  Bingaman,    A[dam]    L.     Natchez,    Mississippi.     Resolu- 

Jan.  22  tions  of  the  Rough  and  Ready  Club  relative  to 

recent  Presidential  Election.     D.  S.     4  p. 
1849  Clayton,    John    M[iddleton].     Washington,    [D.    C]     To 

Jan.  23  Crittenden.     Efforts   made  with   the  Adjutant 


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General  for  reinstating  George  [Bibb  Crittenden] 
in  the  Army;  conditions  in  France  require 
[Henry]  Clay  there  as  Minister;  threats  to  dis- 
solve the  Union;  suggestions  for  Zachary  Taylor's 
inaugural  speech.  A.  L.  S.  3  p. 
1849  Metcalfe,  Thomas.     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Crittenden. 

Jan.  23  His  credentials  to  Congress ;  proceedings  of  con- 

vention of  southern  states ;  vote  on  substitute  for 
[John  Caldwell]   Calhoun's   address.     A.   L.   S. 
3  p. 
1849  Hannegan,  E[dward]  A.     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Crit- 

Jan.  23  tenden.     Reinstatement  of  [George  Bibb]  Crit- 

tenden in  the  Army;  popularity  of  Thomas 
[Leonidas  Crittenden];  assurance  that  public 
sentiment  expects  to  see  Crittenden  Secretary  of 
State;  recommends  an  appointment  for  Barrow. 
A.  L.  S.  3  p. 
1849  Otis,  John.     Hallowell,  Maine.     To  Crittenden.     Oppo- 

Jan.  24  sition  to  appointment  of  George  Evans  in  cabinet 

of  President  Taylor.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1849  Davis,   Charles  Augustus.     New  York.     To  Crittenden. 

Jan.  24  Discusses  a  circular  letter  by  "  Peter  Scriber"; 

ideas  on  currency  and  protection;  office  seekers; 
general  topics.     A.  L.  S.     8  p. 
1849  Duncan,  Garnett.     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Crittenden. 

Jan.  25  Action  of  Committee  on  Military  Affairs  toward 

reinstating  George  Bibb  Crittenden  in  the  Army. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1849  Dorman,  C.  P.      Lexington,  [Virginia.]      To  Crittenden. 

Jan.  25  Virginia  Whigs   think   that  Crittenden  should 

become  a  member  of  President  Taylor's  cabinet. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1849  Oliver,  Will.     Cincinnati,  [Ohio.]     To  Crittenden.     Invi- 

Jan.  26  tation  to  Crittenden  and  Henry  Clay  to  accom- 

pany Zachary  Taylor  on  his  visit  to  that  city. 
A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1849  Porter,    Thomas    and    5    others.     Flemingsburg,    [Ken- 

Jan.  26  tucky.]     To  Crittenden.     Urge  that  he  accept 

an  office  in  President  Taylor's  cabinet.     L.  S. 
lp. 
1849  Archer,     W[iUiam]     Sfegar].     Elk    Hill,     [Virginia].     To 

Jan.  26  Crittenden.     Suggests  Josiah  Randall  as  mem- 

ber of  President  Taylor's  cabinet;  Randall  at  the 
Whig  National  Convention.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 


144  LIBBABY   OF   CONGRESS 

1849  Romeyn,  William  H.     Kingston,  N.  Y.     To  Crittenden. 

Jan.  26  Complimentary  subscription  to  the  "Journal." 

A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1849  Pike,  James  S.     Boston,  [Massachusetts].     To  Crittenden. 

Jan.  26  Political  reasons  why  Abbott  Lawrence  should  be 

a  member  of  President  Taylor's  cabinet;  argu- 
ments against  [George]  Evans;  public  sentiment 
that  Crittenden  should  be  Secretary  of  State. 
A.  L.  S.     8  p. 

Martin,  M.  A.  Clarksville,  Tennessee.  To  Crittenden. 
Recommends  G.  A.  Henry  for  U.  S.  Consul  at 
Liverpool;  his  character  and  qualifications. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

Hone,  Philip.  New  York.  To  Crittenden.  Desires  ap- 
pointment as  Collector  of  the  Port  or  Naval  Offi- 
cer at  New  York.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

Boerstler,  G.  W.  Lancaster,  Ohio.  To  Crittenden.  For- 
mation of  President  Taylor's  cabinet;  names 
suggested.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

Davis,  Jeffer[son].  [Washington,  D.  C]  To  Crittenden. 
Exertions  for  reinstatement  of  [George  Bibb] 
Crittenden  in  the  Army ;  regrets  return  of  [Henry] 
Clay  to  U.  S.  Senate;  disregards  Clay's  pledge  to 
support  the  administration;  formation  of  Presi- 
dent Taylor's  cabinet.  A.  L.  S.  3  p.  Printed: 
Colemans,  Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871 ;  I,  339. 

Shackelford,  B.  Hopkins ville,  [Kentucky].  To  Critten- 
den. Favors  Crittenden's  going  into  President 
Taylor's  cabinet;  comment.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

Swann,  R.  Annapolis,  [Maryland].  To  Crittenden.  Sug- 
gests that  [Thomas  George]  Pratt  be  appointed 
U.  S.  Attorney  General.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

Mitchell,  J.  K.  Philadelphia.  To  Crittenden.  Invita- 
tion to  a  celebration  in  Philadelphia  on  Feb- 
ruary 22.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].  Frankfort,  Kentucky.  To 
John  Middleton  Clayton.  Gratitude  for  favors 
in  behalf  of  George  [Bibb  Crittenden];  [Henry] 
Clay  will  return  to  U.  S.  Senate;  his  pledge  to 
give  the  administration  a  cordial  support;  con- 
fidence in  success  of  Zachary  Taylor's  adminis- 
tration; action  of  Delaware  legislature  for  Clay- 
ton's successor.     A.  L.  S.     3  p.  clayton. 


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PAPERS  OF   JOHN   JORDAN   CRITTENDEN  145 

1849  Grinnell,  Joseph.     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Crittenden. 

Jan.  31  Character  and  qualifications  of  Abbott  Lawrence ; 

President  Taylor's  cabinet.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1849  Adams,   William  R.     Natchez,  Mississippi.     To  Critten- 

Jan.  31  den.     Incloses  resolutions  of  Rough  and  Ready 

Club  of  January  22.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1849  Clinch,   D[uncan]  L.     Refuge  Plantation,   Georgia.     To 

Feb.   2  Crittenden.     Rumor  of  Crittenden's  dislike  for 

[John   Macpherson]    Berrien;    Berrien's    feeling 
toward  Crittenden.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1849  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To 

Feb.   2  John  Middle  ton  Clayton.     George  [Bibb  Critten- 

den] has  abandoned  his  intemperance ;  would  re- 
call [Lewis]  Cass,  [Jr.]  and  put  Edward  A.  Han- 
negan  in  his  place;  approves  Clayton's  move- 
ments on  the  slavery  question.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

CLAYTON. 

1849             Mower,  J[ames]  B.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Respect 
Feb.   4  0f  the  public  for  Crittenden  and  John  Mfiddleton] 

Clayton.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1849             Patterson,  R[obert]  A.     Princeton,  Kentucky.     To  Crit- 
Feb.  5  tenden.     Urges  Crittenden  to  go  into  President 

Taylor's  cabinet ;  confidence  in  Taylor.     A.  L.  S. 
3  p. 
1849             Preston,  William  Ballard.     [Washington,  D.  C]     To  Crit- 
Feb.   5  tenden.     Hopes  he  will  terminate  his  connec- 

tions with  Kentucky  and  come  to  Washington 
with  Zachary  Taylor.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1849             Fenton,  Charles  W.     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Crittenden. 
Feb.   5  Desires  an  appointment  under  Zachary  Taylor's 

administration.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1849             Sargent,  John  O.     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Crittenden. 
Feb.  6  Character  and  qualifications  of  [Thomas  Butler] 

King  and  reasons  why  he  should  be  appointed 
in  President  Taylor's  cabinet.     A.  L.  S.     5  p. 
1849             Mitchell,  D[avid]  D.    St.  Louis,  [Missouri].     To  Critten- 
Feb.  6  den.     Endorses    Edward    Bates    for    Attorney 

General.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1849             Stephens,  Alexander  H[amilton].     Washington,  D.  C.     To 
Feb.  6  Crittenden.     Necessity  of  Crittenden  becoming 

the  head  in  General  Taylor's  cabinet;   Taylor's 
enemies  determined  to  ''rule  or  ruin";    extent 
of  the  crisis.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
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146  LIBBABY  OF   CONGBESS 

1849  Crockett,  J[ohn]  B.     St.  Louis,  [Missouri].     To  Crittenden. 

Feb.  6  Recommends  Edward  Bates  for  President  Tay- 

lor's cabinet.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1849  Brooke,  H.  Jones.     Harrisburg,  [Pennsylvania].     To  Crit- 

Feb.  7  tenden.     Encloses    letter    to    Zachary    Taylor. 

A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1849  Brooke,    H.    Jones.      Harrisburg,    [Pennsylvania].      To 

Feb.  7  Zachary  Taylor.     Recommends  Josiah  Randall 

for  an  appointment  in  the  cabinet.     A.  L.  S. 
lp. 
1849  Walker,   J.   C,    and   four   others.     Brandenburg,    [Ken- 

Feb.  7  tucky].      To    Crittenden.      Enclose    resolutions 

urging  Crittenden  to  accept  an  office  in  President 
Taylor's  cabinet.     L.  S.     1  p. 
1849  Meade   County   Citizens.     Brandenburg,   Kentucky.     To 

Feb.  7  Crittenden.     Resolutions   urging   Crittenden  to 

accept  a  place   in  [Zachary  Taylor's]  cabinet. 
Copy.     1  p. 
1849  Schley,  William.     Annapolis,  [Maryland].     To  Crittenden. 

Feb.  7  Recommends  [Thomas  Butler]  King  for  Secre- 

tary of  the  Navy.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1849  Kinkead,  G.  B.     Lexington,  Kentucky.     To  Crittenden. 

Feb.  7  Reasons  why  Crittenden  should  be  a  member  of 

President  Taylor's  cabinet;    claims  of  the  Na- 
tional government  upon  him  and  those  of  Ken- 
tucky.    A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1849  Metcalfe,  Thomas.     [Washington,  D.  C]     To  Crittenden. 

Feb.  8  Case  of  reinstatement  of  Major  G[eorge  Bibb] 

Crittenden  in  the  U.  S.  Army.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1849  Butler,    Mann.     St.    Louis,    [Missouri].     To    Crittenden. 

Feb.  8  Renewal  of  his  commission  as  Commissioner  of 

Deeds.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1849  Benton,  Thomas  H[art].     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Crit- 

Feb.  8  tenden.     Opinion  that  findings  of  court  martial 

in  case  of  [George  Bibb  Crittenden]  were  illegal 
and  should  be  held  null  by  the  U.  S.  Senate; 
thinks  Senate  will  be  unanimous  in  this.  A.  L.  S. 
2  p. 

1849  Arnold,  J.  M.     Paris,  Kentucky.     To  Crittenden.     Rec- 

Feb.  9  ommends    an    appointment    for   Capt.    Hawes; 

suggests  a  diplomatic  office.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1849  Kalfus,  S.  N.     Jefferson  town,  Kentucky.     To  Crittenden. 

Feb.  9  Formation  of  President  Taylor's  cabinet.  A.  L.  S. 

lp. 


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1849  Hicks,  Beverly  A.     Lexington,  Kentucky.     To  Critten- 

Feb.  10  den.     Approval  of  election  of  Zachary  Taylor 

and  hopes  Crittenden  will  be  a  member  of  his 
cabinet.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1849  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To 

Feb.  17  John  Middleton  Clayton.     Condolence  on  loss  of 

his  son;  Clayton  as  Secretary  of  State;  attitude 
of  Zachary  Taylor  on  the  formation  of  his  cabi- 
net; urges  Clay  ton  to  secure  the  appointment  of 
[Robert  Perkins]  Letcher  as  Postmaster  General ; 
claim  of  Kentucky  for  a  cabinet  appointment; 
anxiety  about  George  [Bibb  Crittenden];  liberal 
feeling  of  [Thomas  Hart]  Benton  toward  Taylor; 
confidence  in  [John  Charles]  Fremont.  A.  L.  S. 
7  p.  CLAYTON. 

Foster,  Ephraim  H.     Louisville,  [Kentucky].     To  Critten- 
den.    Regrets  that  Crittenden  will  not  accept  a 
cabinet  office  under  President  Taylor.     A.  L.  S. 
2  p. 
Barrow,  Washington.     Washington,  D.  C.     To  Critten- 
den.    Asks  for  a  letter  to  Zachary  Taylor  recom- 
mending him  as  Minister  to  Spain.    A.  L.  S.    4  p. 
Burnley,  Aflbert]  T.     Louisville,  [Kentucky].     To  Critten- 
den.    Question  as  to  who  will  be  Postmaster 
General ;  is  anxious  for  an  appointment  for  Wil- 
liam M.  Beale;  Burnley  would  like  to  be  "  Live- 
oak  agent  for  Louisiana."     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1849  Ogden,  David  B.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Regrets 

Mar.  1  that  Crittenden  will  not  become  a  member  of 

President  Taylor's  cabinet;     New  York  office 
seekers  in  Washington.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1849  Marshall,  Thomas  F.     Versailles,  [Kentucky].     To  Crit- 

Mar.  4  tenden.     Pecuniary    matters;     desires    a    loan. 

A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1849  Haywood,  William  H.,  Jr.     Raleigh,  North  Carolina.     To 

Mar.  5  Crittenden.     Praise  for  Crittenden's  patriotism. 

A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1849  Marshall,  Thomas  F.     Versailles,  Kentucky.     To  Critten- 

Mar.  6  den.     Personal  matters.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1849  Letcher,    R[obert]   P[erkins].     [Washington,    D.    C]     To 

Mar.  8  Crittenden.     Characteristics  of  Zachary  Taylor; 

delicate  diplomatic  relations  with  France ;  locals. 
Copy.     2  p. 


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1849  Atchison,  D[avid]  R.     Washington,  [D.  CJ     To  Critten- 

Mar.  8  den.     President  Taylor's  cabinet ;   confirmation 

of  Edward  A.  Hannegan  as  Minister  to  Prussia; 
possible  reinstatement  of  George  [Bibb]  Critten- 
den in  the  Army.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1849  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To 

Mar.  9  John  Middleton    Clayton.     Encloses   letter    to 

President  Taylor  recommending  appointment  of 
[Edward  A.]  Hannegan  [as  Minister  to  Prussia]. 
A.  L.  S.      1  p.  CLAYTON. 

1849  Rush,    Benjamin.     Philadelphia.     To    William    Ballard 

Mar.  12  Preston.     Detailed    statement    of    case    in    the 

claim  for  back  pay  of  the  late  John  Rush,  U.  S. 
Navy.     Copy.     15  p. 
1849  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To 

Mar.  13  John  Middleton  Clayton.     Offers  ' '  a  little  whole- 

some country  advice"  on  public  appointments; 
classification  of  office  seekers ;  his  interest  in  the 
administration;  is  besieged  with  applications. 
A.  L.  S.      4  p.  CLAYTON. 

1849  Meredith,  Wfilliam]  M[orris].     Washington,   [D.  CJ     To 

Mar.  16  Crittenden.     Notice  of  reinstatement  of  Major 

[George  Bibb]  Crittenden  in  the  Army.     A.  L.  S. 
lp. 
1849  Clayton,    John    M[iddleton].     Washington,   [D.  CJ.     To 

Mar.  16  Crittenden.     Belief  in  the  success  of  President 

Taylor's  administration;  will  give  [Robert  Perk- 
ins] L[etcher]   an  appointment;  asks  if  Critten- 
den   would    take    a    foreign    mission;    arduous 
duties.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1849  Buchanan,  James  M.     Baltimore,  [Maryland].     To  Crit- 

Mar.  27  tenden.     Gratitude  for  being  continued  in  office 

[Postmaster].     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1849  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

Mar.  27  John  Middleton  Clayton.     The  skill  of  [Joel]  T. 

Hart  as  a  sculptor;  to  make  a  statue  of  [Henry] 
Clay;  asks  that  Hart  be  made  bearer  of  dis- 
patches to  U.  S.  Ministers  in  Europe.     A.  L.  S. 

2  p.  CLAYTON. 

1849  Drake,   Charles  D.     Cincinnati,   [Ohio].     To  Crittenden. 

Apr.   2  Desire  of  [John  Middleton]  Clayton  that  Critten- 

den go  to  Washington;  difficulty  as  to  the  dis- 
tribution of  patronage;  Drake  favors  immediate 
removal  of  all  Democrats.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 


PAPERS   OF    JOHN    JORDAN    CRITTENDEN  149 

1849  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  Jfordan].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

Apr.   6  John  Middleton  Clayton.     Fears  Clayton's  ardu- 

ous labors  have  depressed  his  spirits;  urges 
defence  against  office-seekers;  could  not  leave 
Kentucky  before  "next  spring;"  would  then  be 
pleased  with  a  mission  to  England  or  France. 
A.  L.  S.      3  p.  CLAYTON. 

1849  Clayton,    John    Middleton.     Washington,     [D.   C.].     To 

Apr.   8  Crittenden.     Recent  conference  with  President 

Taylor ;  offers  Crittenden  preference  between  any 
foreign  mission  or  the  consulate  at  Liverpool  for 
his  son  or  son-in-law;  arduous  labors  and  annoy- 
ance by  office  seekers.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1849  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

Apr.  11  John  Middleton  Clayton.     Rumors  of  disagree- 

ments in  President  Taylor's  cabinet;  desires  to 
know  foundation  for  this;  responsibility  upon 
Clayton;  slavery  the  great  obstacle  of  adminis- 
tration; ill  effect  of  recent  appointments  from 
Kentucky;  ideas  on  the  mode  of  securing  ap- 
pointees.    A.  L.  S.     6  p.  CLAYTON. 

1849  McNairy,  Boyd.     Nashville,  [Tennessee].     To  Crittenden. 

Apr.  14  Criticises  recent  appointments  in  general;  would 

accept  consulship  at  Frankfort  on  the  Main  if 
offered  to  him.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1849  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  Jfordan].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

Apr.  16  John  Middleton  Clayton.     Gratitude  for  favors ; 

Chapman  Coleman  declines  the  Consulate  at 
Liverpool  in  favor  of  Thomas  [Leonidas  Critten- 
den]; Crittenden  has  no  "claims"  on  the  admin- 
istration.    A.  L.  S.     2  p.  CLAYTON. 

1849  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

Apr.  17  John  Middleton   Clayton.     Explains   his   letter 

of  yesterday;  gratitude  to  Clayton;  "charming 
society"  of  office-seekers.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

CLAYTON. 

[1849]  King,    Charles.      New   York.      To   Crittenden.      Needs 

Apr-  17  further  influence  to  defeat  opposition  for  appoint- 

ment by  the  President;  his  opponents.     A.  L.  S. 
3  p. 
[1849]  Nicholas],     S[amuel]    S[mith].     Louisville,     [Kentucky.] 

Apr.  17  To    Crittenden.     Kentucky    statutes ;    criminal 

code  of  District  of  Columbia;  desires  certain 
English  reform  statutes.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 


150  LIBKAKY  OF   CONGRESS 

1849  Smith,  J[o"hn]  Speed.     Baltimore,  [Maryland].     To  Crit- 

Apr.  17  tenden.  Gratitude  for  letters  of  recommendation; 

regrets  that  Crittenden  is  not  in  President  Tay- 
lor's cabinet.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1849  Clayton,    John    Middleton.     Washington,     [D.   C.].     To 

Apr.  18  Crittenden.     Rumor  of  dissension  in  the  Cabinet 

a  "Loco-foco"  invention;  was  imposed  upon  by 
Truman  Smith  in  appointment  of  Bradley  B. 
Meeker;  personal  opinion  of  Smith  and  Hugh 
[Lawson]  White;  difficulty  in  securing  establish- 
ment of  the  Interior  Department;  California  and 
New  Mexico  will  be  admitted  as  states ;  faith  in 
President  Taylor;  his  residence  and  that  of 
[William  Morris]  Meredith;  will  appoint  Thomas 
[Leonidas  Crittenden]  Consul  at  Liverpool,  and 
Crittenden  Minister  to  England  if  he  desires; 
comments  on  foreign  missions.     A.  L.  S.     6  p. 

1849  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To 

Apr.  23  John  Middleton  Clayton.     Pleased  with  harmony 

of  President  Taylor's  Cabinet;  friendship  be- 
tween Taylor  and  Clayton;  desires  no  appoint- 
ment that  would  embarrass  the  administration. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p.  CLAYTON. 

1849  Morgan,  Charles  W.     Georgetown,  D.  C.     To  Crittenden. 

Apr.  26  Personals;    has  been  ordered  to  command  the 

Mediterranean  Squadron;  restrained  from  taking 
his  wife ;  opinion  of  President  Taylor ;  navy  mat- 
ters; family  affairs.     A.  L.  S.     11  p. 

1849  Yellott,   Coleman.     Baltimore,   Maryland.     To   Reverdy 

Apr.  30  Johnson.     Conversation  with  Isaac  Munroe  rela- 

tive to  Postmastership  at  Baltimore.  A.  L.  S. 
2  p. 

1849  Pendleton,    John.     Redwood,   Virginia.     To   Crittenden. 

Apr.  30  His  defeat  in  election  for  Congressman;  loyalty 

to  President  Taylor  the  cause  of  defeat;  requests 

recommendation  for  foreign  mission.     A.  L.  S. 

2  p. 

[1849?]         Triplett,    Robert.     London,    [England].     To   Crittenden. 

[Apr.  ?]  Personal  esteem  of  [George]  Bancroft;  measures 

before  Parliament  for  repeal  of  the  navigation 

laws;   political  crisis  in  Europe.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

1849  Warrington,  L[ewis].     [Washington,  D.  C]     To  James  F. 

May  3  Schenck,  Dayton,  Ohio.     Orders  to  proceed  to 


PAPERS  OF   JOHN   JORDAN   CRITTENDEN  151 

New  York  to  command  the  S.  S.  Ohio,  to  be  em- 
ployed in  carrying  mail  between  that  port  and 
New  Orleans.     L.  S.     1  p. 

1849  Dnnscomb,  William  E.     Jefferson  City,  Missouri.     To  Crit- 

May  5  tenden.     Amount  of  taxes  on  Crittenden's  lands 

in  Missouri.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1849  Clayton,  John  Mpddleton].     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Crit- 

May7  tenden.     Desires    advice    on    appointment    of 

Leslie  Combs  to  judgeship  of  Minnesota  to  suc- 
ceed [Bradley  B.]  Meeker;  also  desires  sugges- 
tions on  diplomatic  appointments  from  Ken- 
tucky.    L.  S.     1  p. 

1849  Hardin,   B[enjamin]   Rowan.     Washington,    [D.   C]     To 

May  8  Crittenden.     Difficulty  of  distributing  political 

patronage  in  Kentucky;   John  M.  Clayton  anx- 
ious to  see  Crittenden.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1849  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To 

May  12  John  Middleton  Clayton.     False  rumor  of  death 

of  [Bradley  B.]  Meeker;   evil  influence  of  U.  S. 
consuls  upon  emigrants  to  America.     A.  L.  S. 
2  p. 
1849  Hardin,   B[enjamin]   Rowan.     Washington,    [D.   C]     To 

May  14  Crittenden.     Informed    that    [Thomas]    Ewing 

" controls"  all  western  appointments;  requests 
letter  of  recommendation  to  Ewing.     A.  L.  S. 

iP. 

1849  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To 

May  15  John  Middleton  Clayton.     Asks  for  letters  intro- 

ducing Matthew  F.  Ward  to  persons  in  Europe. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p.  CLAYTON. 

1849  Pendleton,  John.     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Crittenden. 

May  22  Criticises  John  Middleton  Clayton ;  lays  blame  on 

him  for  defeat  in  Congressional  election ;  contest 
with  [William  Cabell]  Rives.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1849  Combs,  Leslie.     Lexington,  [Kentucky].     To  Crittenden. 

May  25  Displeased  with  treatment  from  the  Administra- 

tion; not  an  office  seeker;  pecuniary  condition; 
is  assailed  by  critics.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1849  Hardin,  B[enjamin]  R[owan].     Washington,  [D.  C]     To 

May  29  Crittenden.     Interview  with  [Thomas]  Ewing  to 

the  effect  that  Kentucky  appointments  were  con- 
trolled by  President  Taylor;  interview  with  Tay- 
lor.    A.  L.  S.     1  p. 


152  LIBKAKY   OF   CONGRESS 

1849  Buchanan,  James  M.     Baltimore,  [Maryland.]     To  Crit- 

May30  tenden.      Personals;     removal    of    diplomatic 

agents;    hopes  that  [John]  Rowan  will  be  re- 
tained.    A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1849  Clayton,  John  Mpddleton].     Washington,  [D.  C]    To  Crit- 

May  31  tenden.     Appointment    of    Thomas    [Leonidas 

Crittenden]  as  U.  S.  Consul  at  Liverpool;  general 
removal  of  consuls;  James  Brown  Clay  to  be 
Charge"  d'Aff  aires  to  Portugal;  other  diplomatic 
appointments;  asks  for  encouragement.  A.  L.  S. 
3  p. 
1849  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To 

June  1  John  Middleton  Clayton.     Recommends  L[an- 

daff]  W[atson]  Andrews  for  diplomatic  appoint- 
ment; his  political  character  and  qualifications; 
suggests  that  Orlando  Brown  be  consulted  with 
reference  to  Kentucky  appointments;  confidence 
in  Brown.     A.  L.  S.     3  p.  clayton. 

1849  Hunt,  F[rank]  K.     Lexington,  Kentucky.     To  Crittenden. 

June  2  Declines  offer  of  appointment  as  Secretary  of 

State  of  Kentucky.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1849  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To 

June  8  John  Middleton  Clayton.     Approval  of  proposed 

diplomatic  appointments;  confidence  in  the  ad- 
ministration; personals;  search  made  for  [Sir 
John]  Franklin ;  prospects  of  next  Congressional 
election  in  Kentucky.  A.  L.  S.  4  p.  clayton. 
1849  Bell,  Joshua  F.     Danville,  [Kentucky.]     To  Crittenden. 

June  9  Would   postpone    decision   on    appointment   of 

Secretary  of  State  of  Kentucky;   emancipation 
question  and  its  effect  upon  the  Whig  party. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1849  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To 

June  9  John  Middleton  Clayton.     Considers  mission  to 

Mexico  preferable  [for  Robert  Perkins  Letcher]; 
comparison  of  Eastern  and  Western  states  as 
to  appointments.     A.  L.  S.     2  p.  clayton. 

1849  Madison,  D[orothy]  P[ayne].     Washington,  D.  C.     Will. 

June  11  Copy.     3  p. 

1849  Toombs,  R[obert].     Washington,  Georgia.     To  [Mrs.  Chap- 

June  22  man  Coleman].     Numerous  complaints  against 

John  M.  Clayton  and  fears  they  are  well  founded; 

President  Taylor's  errors;   comparison  between 


PAPERS   OF   JOHN   JORDAN   CRITTENDEN  153 

Clayton  and  Crittenden  before  the  nomination 
of  Taylor.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1849  Brown,   Orlando.     Washington,   [D.  C]     To  Crittenden. 

June  23  Departure  of  Thomas  [Leonidas  Crittenden]  for 

Liverpool ;  Brown's  cordial  reception  by  President 
Taylor  and  his  Cabinet ;  details  of  interview  with 
[John  Middleton]  Clayton  about  Kentucky  ap- 
pointments; J[ames]  B[rown]  Clay's  appoint- 
ment to  Portugal.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

1849  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To 

June  24  John  Middleton  Clayton.     Suggests  that  Harvey 

receive  an  appointment;  [Orlando]  Brown  and 
Albert]  T.  Burnley  are  worthy  of  his  friendship ; 
unequal  distribution  of  patronage  by  the  Ad- 
ministration; rumor  that  [Robert  Perkins] 
Letcher  is  to  be  Minister  to  Mexico;  coming 
Congressional  election  in  Kentucky.     A.  L.  S. 

4  p.  CLAYTON. 

1849  Wing,  Freeman.     La  Mine,  Missouri.     To  Elizabeth  Ash- 

June  24  ley.     Sale  of  real  estate  in  Missouri ;   cholera  in 

the  neighborhood ;  excitement  caused  by  speeches 
of  [Thomas  Hart]  Benton.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1849  Brown,  Orlando.     Washington,   [D.  C]     To  Crittenden. 

June  27  Stateliness  of  Cabinet  officers;   account  of  inter- 

view with  President  Taylor;    competition  be- 
tween   [Robert   Perkins]   Letcher    and   Waddy 
Thompson;    discontent  among  politicians;   per- 
sonals.    A.  L.  S.     6  p. 
1849  Thompson,  W[addy].     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Critten- 

June  27  den.     Suggests  compromise  between  himself  and 

[Robert  Perkins]  Letcher  as  to  the  mission  to 
Mexico.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1849  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To 

June  28  John  Middleton  Clayton.     Attitude  of  [Robert 

Perkins]  Letcher  toward  a  foreign  appointment; 
criticises  President  of  France;  right  of  people 
to  choose  their  own  government.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

CLAYTON. 

1849  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

June  29  John  Middleton  Clayton.     Effect  of  appointment 

of  James  Bfrown]  Clay  to  Portugal;  any  criticism 

should   be   suppressed;     reconciliation   between 

Henry  Clay  and  President  Taylor.    A.  L.  S.    2  p. 


154  LIBKAKY  OF   CONGKESS 

1849  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To 

July  8  John  Middleton  Clayton.   Qualifications  of  [John] 

Rowan  for  a  diplomatic  appointment;  suggests 
that  President  Taylor  dictate  appointments; 
public  opposed  to  a  "  Cabinet  Administration." 
A.  L.  S.     3  p.  CLAYTON. 

1849  Madison,  D[orothy]  P[ayne].     Will.     Copy.     2  p 

July  9  . 

1849  Brown,   Orlando.     Washington,   [D.  C]     To  Crittenden. 

July  10  His  duties  [as  Commissioner  of  Indian  Affairs] ; 

gratitude  to  [Robert  Perkins]  Letcher;    public 

dissatisfied  with  the  attitude  of  President  Taylor 

and  his  Cabinet;  local  gossip.     A.  L.  S.     8  p. 

1849  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

July  12  Orlando  Brown.     Grieved  at  news  of  Brown's  ill 

health;    advice  as  to  proper  physicians.     Copy. 

IP- 
1849  Collamer,  J[acob].     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Crittenden. 

July  14  Appointment  of  mail  agent  at  Louisville,  and  rea- 

sons for  not  following  Crittenden's  recommenda- 
tion. A.  L.  S.  3  p.  Printed:  Coleman,  Life  of 
Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871;  I,  346. 

1849  Pearce,  J[ames]  Aflfred].     Chestertown,  [Maryland].     To 

July  14  Crittenden.     Pearce's    lack    of    influence    with 

President  Taylor's  Cabinet;  deplores  Critten- 
den's refusal  to  be  in  the  Cabinet.    A.  L.  S.    2  p. 

1849  Sargent,  N[athan].     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Crittenden. 

July  15  The  Administration's  troubles  on  account  of  in- 

experience; the  Cabinet  is  incongruous;  admin- 
istration of  President  Taylor;  necessity  of  Crit- 
tenden's presence  in  Washington.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

1849  Cutts,   J[ames]  Madison.     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Crit- 

July  18  tenden.     Death  of   [Dorothy  Payne]   Madison; 

explains    the    provisions    of   her    several    wills; 

claims  of  J[ohn]  P[ayne]  Todd  to  all  of  the  estate. 

A.  L.  S.     7  p. 

1849  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To 

July 20  John  Middleton  Clayton.     Personals;    ideas  on 

European  politics;  United  States  should  inter- 
fere ;  recognition  of  Hungary ;  failure  of  expedi- 
tion in  search  for  Sir  John  Franklin;  declines 
Clayton's  offer  to  resign  the  State  Department  in 
his  favor;  reasons  for  not  writing  to  President 
Taylor.     A.  L.  S.     7  p.  clayton. 


PAPERS  OF   JOHN   JORDAN   CRITTENDEN  155 

1849  Burnley,  Albert]  T.     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Crittenden. 

July  22  Incapacity  of  President  Taylor's  Cabinet ;  "  they 

must  go  out;"  confidence  in  Crittenden  and  Tay- 
lor; tariff  and  internal  improvements ;  contempt 
[for  John  Middleton  Clayton];  establishment  of 
the  " Republic,"  and  its  apparent  success;  per- 
sonals.    A.  L.  S.     7  p. 

1849  Crittenden,   John   Jordan.     Frankfort,    [Kentucky].     To 

July  23  John  Middleton  Clayton.     Complaint  of  James 

Alfred]  Pearce  of  ill  treatment  from  the  Cabinet ; 
Maryland  appointments  monopolized  by  Rev- 
erdy  Johnson;  need  of  conciliation;  recom- 
mends appointment  of  Charles  H.  Constable  as 
marge  to  some  South  American  country.-  A.  L.  S. 
2  p. 

1849  Brown,   Orlando.     [Washington,  D.  C]     To  Crittenden. 

July 24  Interview  with  President  Taylor;    charge  that 

Taylor  was  a  mere  voter  in  his  Cabinet ;  his  atti- 
tude toward  the  postmaster  at  St.  Louis;  suc- 
cess of  the  " Republic;"  humorous  remarks 
[about  Robert  Perkins  Letcher].     A.  L.  S.    4  p. 

1849  Noe,  Allen  T.     Canton,  Kentucky.     To  Crittenden.     Rec- 

July  25  ommends  appointment  of  [Chastian  C  ?]  Cannon 

as  midshipman  in  U.  S.  Navy;    personals;    has 

named  his  boy  Robert  Crittenden.    A.  L.  S.    3  p. 

1849  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To 

Aug.  3  John    Middleton    Clayton.     Recommends     ap- 

pointment of  Hunt  Strother  as  Secretary  of  the 
Legation  at  Paris,  but  would  consult  [William 
C]  Rives;  [Robert  Perkins]  Letcher  to  go  to 
Washington  after  State  elections.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

CLAYTON. 

1849  Wing,  Freeman.     La  Mine,  Missouri.     To  Elizabeth  Ash- 

Aug.  4  ley,  Louisville,  Kentucky.     Valuation   of   Mis- 

souri lands;  real  estate  matters.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1849  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To 

aug.  4  John   Middleton   Clayton.     Approves    appoint- 

ment of  J.  W.  Spalding  to  a  consulship.     A.  L.  S. 

1  p.  CLAYTON. 

1849  McNairy,  Boyd.     Nashville,  Tennessee.     To  Crittenden. 

Aug.  6  Recent    election    in  Tennessee;    local   politics; 

well  pleased  with  President  Taylor's  adminis- 
tration.    A.  L.  S.     3  p. 


156  LIBRAKY   OF   CONGRESS 

1849  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To 

Aug.  15  John  Middleton  Clayton.     Departure  of  [Robert 

Perkins]  Letcher  for  Washington  delayed  by  his 
desire  to  see  President  Taylor  before  he  finally 
leaves  for  Mexico;  awaits  advice  of  Clayton. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p.  CLAYTON. 

1849  Bell,  Joshua.       Stanford,   Kentucky.       To  Crittenden. 

Aug.  22  Personals ;  legal  business ;  state  politics.     A.  L.  S. 

2  p. 

1849  Clayton,    John    M[iddleton].     Washington,    D.    C.     To 

Aug.  23  Crittenden.     Approves  of  the  idea  that  [Robert 

Perkins]  Letcher  must  see  President  Taylor 
before  leaving  for  Mexico;  Letcher  to  make  a 
treaty;  the  administration  defies  the  scrutiny  of 
Congress;  the  consul  at  Manchester  recalled. 
A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1849  Greene,    William.     Cincinnati,    [Ohio].     To    Crittenden. 

Aug.  29  Sends   a  copy   of  Judge  Grimke's  work   "The 

Nature  &  Tendency  of  Free  Institutions";  fears 

the  results  of  October  elections  in  Ohio.     A.  L.  S. 

lp. 

1849  Brown,  Orlando.     Washington,   [D.  C]     To  Crittenden. 

Aug.  29  Smypathy  for  the  death  of  wife  of  Robert  [Henry 

Crittenden] ;  appointments  in  the  Indian  service ; 
illness  of  President  Taylor  at  Erie,  Pennsylvania ; 
treatment  of  recommendations  by  cabinet  officers ; 
negotiations  for  removal  of  Florida  Indians; 
personals.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

1849  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To 

Sept.  l  John  Middleton  Clayton.     Suggests  that  [Robert 

Perkins]  Letcher  trade  his  mission  to  Mexico  for 
the  office  of  Post  Master  General;  approves  of 
removal  of  Consul  at  Manchester,  England ;  fears 
the  people  will  kill  President  Taylor  with  kind- 
ness   on    his    northern    trip.     A.    L.    S.     2    p. 

CLAYTON. 

1849  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To 

Sept.  3  John  Middleton  Clayton.     Recommends  appoint- 

ment of  John  P.  Gaines  as  Governor  of  Oregon; 
his  political  character  and  qualifications.  A.  L.  S. 

2  p.  CLAYTON. 

1849  Smith,  Truman.     Washington,   [D.  C]    To  Crittenden. 

Sept.  10  Congressional  elections  in  various  states ;  politics 

of  the  next  House  of  Congress  and  work  neces- 
sary by  the  Whigs.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 


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1849  Brown,  Orlando.     Washington,   [D.  C]     To  Crittenden. 

Sept.  14  Arrival  of  [Robert  Perkins]  Letcher  and  party 

in  Washington;  Letcher's  impression  upon  the 
politicians;  cabinet  officers  and  President  Tay- 
lor; personals.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1849  Ewing,  T[homas].     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Crittenden. 

Sept.  16  Recent  visit  from  [Robert  Perkins]  Letcher  and 

Orlando    Brown;   requests   Crittenden   to    visit 
Washington;  personals.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1849  Rush,  Benjamin.     Philadelphia.     To  C[ornelius]  Darragh. 

Sept.  20  Statement  of  claim  for  back  pay  of  late  John 

Rush,  U.  S.  Navy.     Extract.     9  p. 
1849  Mcllhany,  F.  M.     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Crittenden. 

Sept.  28  His    political    career    in    Virginia;    pecuniary 

affairs;   desires   recommendation  for   an  office. 
A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1849  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To 

Sept.  29  John  Middleton  Clayton.     Approves  of   corre- 

spondence with  the  French  Minister;  United 
States  should  stand  firm  against  France,  the 
Minister  must  be  dismissed ;  favors  war  if  France 
wants  it;  personal  advice  as  to  state  affairs. 
A.  L.  S.     8  p.  CLAYTON. 

1849  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To 

Oct.   6  John  Middleton  Clayton.     Suggests  that  John 

Rowan  be  retained  as  charge  at  Naples;  his 
character  and  qualifications.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

CLAYTON. 

1849  Smith,  Gustavus  W.    Boston,  Mass.     To  George  Washing- 

Oct.  11  ton  Crawford.     Gives  sketch  of  services  in  U.  S. 

Army    as    claim   for   promotion.     Copy.     4   p. 

Mutilated. 
1849  Pendleton,  John.     Redwood,  [Virginia].     To  Crittenden. 

Oct.  12  Opinion  of  President  Taylor's  Cabinet ;   charges 

John  Mpddleton]  Clayton  with  broken  pledges; 

favoritism  in  appointment  of  [William  Cabell] 

Rives  to  Paris;    his  own  political  career  and 

pecuniary  matters ;  respect  for  President  Taylor. 

A.  L.  S.     12  p. 
1849  Preston,    William    Ballard.     [Washington,    D.    C]     To 

Oct.  12  Reverdy  Johnson.     Submits  claim  of  late  John 

Rush  for  arrears  of  pay  and  requests  opinion. 

Copy.     1  p. 


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1849  MacNeill,  William  Gibbs.     Aldie,  Virginia.     To  Critten- 

Nov.  1  den.     Brief  sketch  of  his  services  in  U.  S.  Army; 

treatment  by  President  Polk;    desires  appoint- 
ment for  his  son  William  E.  Wyatt  MacNeill  as 
cadet  to  West  Point.     A.  L.  S.     6  p. 
1849  Smith,  J[ohn]  Speed.     Castle  Union,  Kentucky.     To  Crit- 

Nov.   4  tenden.     Humorous  invitation  for  Crittenden  to 

visit  him.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1849  Letcher,    R[obert]   P[erkins].     Washington,    D.    C]     To 

Nov.   8  Crittenden.     Personals;    John  Middleton  Clay- 

ton's apprehension  of  a  war  with  France;  effect 
of  negotiations  with  France;  explanation  de- 
manded by  France  for  dismissal  of  French 
Minister  [Poussin] ;  U.  S.  Minister  [William  Ca- 
bell Rives]  prohibited  from  the  court  of  France; 
attitude  of  President  Taylor.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

Schaumburg,  James  W.  Philadelphia.  To  Crittenden. 
His  discharge  from  the  U.  S.  Army  and  efforts 
to  be  reinstated.     A.  L.  S.     6  p. 

Brown,  Thomas  D.,  and  3  others.  Frankfort,  Ken- 
tucky. To  Thomas  Ewing.  Recommend  H.  M. 
McCarty  for  an  appointment.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

Moore,  J.  A.  Mount  Vernon,  Kentucky.  To  Crittenden. 
Desires  appointment  for  his  son  William  T. 
Moore  as  Assistant  Marshal  to  take  the  Census; 
personals  and  politics.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

Young,  B[ryan]  R.  Elizabethtown,  Kentucky.  To  John 
Middleton  Clayton.  Recommends  H.  M.  Mc- 
Carty for  an  office.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

Jack,  W.  W.  Bardstown,  Kentucky.  To  Thomas  Ewing. 
Recommends  H.  M.  McCarty  for  appointment  as 
Marshal  of  Kentucky;  his  political  character. 
A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

Letcher,  R[obert]  P[erkins].  Washington,  [D.  C]  To 
Crittenden.  Trouble  in  President  Taylor's  cabi- 
net; various  charges  alleged  against  [John 
Middleton]  Clayton;  desire  of  rest  of  members 
that  Clayton  leave  the  Cabinet;  possibility  of 
Crittenden  succeeding  him;  Letcher's  efforts. 
A.  L.  S.  6  p.  Printed :  Coleman,  Life  of  Crit- 
tenden, Phila.,  1871;  I,  348. 
1849  Letcher,    Rfobert]   P[erkins].     Washington,    [D.    C]     To 

Nov.  21  Crittenden.     Less  commotion  in  the  political  sea 


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at  Washington;  President's  message  is  made  up; 
political  gossip.  A.  L.  S.  2  p.  Printed:  Cole- 
man, Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871 ;  I,  352. 

Edwards,  Fred.  C.  Louisville,  Kentucky.  To  Thomas 
Ewing.  Recommends  appointment  of  H.  M. 
McCarty  as  marshal  of  Kentucky.     A.  L.  S.    1  p. 

Williams,  Sherod.  Louisville,  [Kentucky].  To  Thomas 
Ewing.  Recommends  appointment  of  H.  M. 
McCarty  as  marshal  of  Kentucky.    A.  L.  S.    1  p. 

Middleton,  Henri  F.  Shelbyville,  Kentucky.  To  Thomas 
Ewing.  Recommends  appointment  of  H.  M. 
McCarty  [as  marshal  of  Kentucky].   A.  L.  S.    1  p. 

Moore,  J.  A.  Mount  Vernon,  Kentucky.  To  Crittenden. 
Recommends  that  the  fine  of  John  Rimel  be  re- 
duced; State  politics.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

Lane,  John.  Shelbyville,  [Kentucky].  To  Crittenden. 
Relative  to  persons  recommended  to  take  the 
State  census.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

Preston,  W[illiam].  Frankfort,  Kentucky.  To  Thomas 
Ewing.  Recommends  appointment  of  H.  M. 
McCarty  as  marshal  of  Kentucky.     A.  L.  S.    1  p. 

Buchanan,  James  M.  Baltimore,  Maryland.  To  Critten- 
den. Does  not  desire  to  be  Governor  of  Mary- 
land, because  of  pecuniary  matters;  personals. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

Blair,  F[rancis]  P[reston].  Silver  Spring,  [Maryland],  To 
Crittenden.  Suggests  a  remedy  for  the  rushing 
of  blood  to  the  head;  his  own  health  and  that  of 
[John  Cook]  Rives;  the  slavery  question  at 
Washington;  [John  Caldwell]  Calhoun  and  his 
" instruments"  solicitous  of  breaking  the  Union. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1849  Morehead,  C[harles]  Slaughter].  Philadelphia.  To  Crit- 
Dec-  25  tenden.  Disorganization  in  the  House  of  Repre- 
sentatives; election  of  [Howell]  Cobb  as  Speaker; 
sectional  feeling;  believes  [William  Henry]  Sew- 
ard the  cause  of  the  difficulties ;  praises  President 
Taylor's  message;  complaint  against  the  Cabi- 
net; Crittenden  to  succeed  [John  Middleton] 
Clayton  upon  dissolution  of  Cabinet.  A.  L.  S. 
7  p. 

1850  Brown,  Orlando.     Washington,   [D.  C]     To  Crittenden. 
JAN- 11  Effect  of  slavery  on  the  election  of  [Howell  Cobb] 


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Speaker  of  House  of  Representatives ;  confidence 
of  President  Taylor  in  his  Cabinet;  breach  be- 
tween Brown  and  [Thomas]  Ewing  over  Indian 
claims;  rumor  that  [Henry]  Clay  has  a  compromise 
scheme;  intention  of  Congress  on  territorial 
bills;  objection  to  [Robert  Perkins]  Letcher's 
hurried  departure  for  Mexico;  construction  of 
Brown's  annual  report;  objection  to  removal  of 
John  Lane  as  marshal  of  Kentucky.  A.  L.  S. 
lip. 

1850  Crittenden,    J[ohn]   J[ordan].     Frankfort,  Kentucky.    To 

Jan.  15  John   Middleton    Clayton.     Recommends    that 

J[ohn]  J[ordan]  Crittenden  Bibb  be  appointed  to 

a  clerkship.    A.  L.  S.     1  p.  clayton. 

1850  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

Jan.  18  Orlando  Brown.     If  John  Lane  is  removed  as 

marshal  of  Kentucky,  prefers   appointment   of 

John    S.    Speed;     reasons    for    his    preference. 

Copy.     2  p. 

1850  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To 

Jan.  25  John   Middleton   Clayton.     Administration   has 

made  a  favorable  impression  on  the  public  mind; 
difficulty  with  England  about  Nicaragua;  rec- 
ommends George  W.  Barbour  to  succeed  Ephraim 
George  Squier  at  Nicaragua;  appointment  of 
B[radley]  B.  Meeker  as  Associate  Judge  of  Minne- 
sota.    A.  L.  S.     3  p.  CLAYTON. 

1850  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

Jan.  25  Orlando    Brown.     Explains    his    preference    to 

John  S.  Speed  as  marshal  of  Kentucky;  believes 
continuance  of  John  Lane  in  office  will  cause  dis- 
content among  the  Whigs.     Copy.     3  p. 

1850  Brown,  Orlando.     Washington,   [D.  C]     To  Crittenden. 

Feb.  l  Brown's  effort  for  retention  of  John  Lane  as  mar- 

shal of  Kentucky ;  desires  advice  about  appoint- 
ment of  Indian  agents;  Congressional  gossip 
about  [Henry]  Clay's  compromise  resolutions; 
personals.     A.  L.  S.     8  p. 

1850  Marshall,  William  L.     Baltimore,  Maryland.     To  Critten- 

Feb.   2  den.     Desire   of   G[eorge]   Washington]   Custis 

Lee  to  obtain  a  cadetship  at  West  Point ;  requests 
Crittenden's  assistance.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1850  Letcher,    R[obert]   P[erkins].     Mexico,    [D.    F.,   Mexico.] 

Feb.   5  To  Crittenden.     His  experiences  as  Minister  to 


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Mexico;  social  conditions  of  the  Mexicans;  cost 
of  provisions ;  desires  leave  of  absence ;  wisdom 
acquired.  A.  L.  S.  4  p.  Printed:  Coleman, 
Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871;  I,  356. 

1850  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To 

Feb.  10  Orlando  Brown.     Intention  of  C[harles]  S[cott] 

Todd  to  remove  to  Minnesota;  recommends  as- 
sistance in  securing  federal  appointment  for  him. 
Copy.     3  p. 

1850  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To 

Feb.  18  John  Middleton  Clayton.     Hopes  for  an  agree- 

ment between  United  States  and  England  rela- 
tive to  Nicaragua;  opposes  admission  of  terri- 
tories under  Wilmot  Proviso;  grieved  at  com- 
plaints against  the  administration ;  criticises  in- 
difference of  [Henry]  Clay  and  [Daniel]  Webster. 
A.  L.  S.     4  p.  CLAYTON. 

1850  Crittenden,    John    Jordan.     Frankfort,    Kentucky.     To 

Feb.  21  John    Middleton   Clayton.     Recommends    that 

T[od]  Robinson  receive  a  federal  appointment 

in  Texas.     A.    L.    S.     2    p.  clayton. 

1850  Barbour,  G[eorge]  W.     [Frankfort,  Kentucky.]     To  Crit- 

Feb.  22  tenden.     Resigns    his    seat    in    the    Senate    of 

Kentucky  to  take  effect  March  4 ;  necessitated  by 
claims  of  a  dependant  family.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1850  L[etcher],  R[obert]  P[erkins].     Mexico,   [D.  F.,  Mexico.] 

Mar.  4-7  To   Crittenden.     Introduces   Walsh,   his   secre- 

tary; various  expenses;  sends  antiquities ;  inten- 
tion to  save  money;  delay  in  receipt  of  letters- 
A.  L.  S.  6  p.  Printed:  Coleman,  Life  of 
Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871, 1.  357. 

1850  Marshall,  H[umphrey].     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Critten- 

Mar.  10  den.     Discontent  of  Congress  toward  President 

Taylor's  cabinet;  [John  Middleton]  Clayton  and 
Thomas  Ewing  can  not  remain ;  neessity  of  hav- 
ing Crittenden  Secretary  of  State ;  unsatisfactory 
course  of  the  administration.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

1850  Loughborough,  P[reston]  S.     Louisville,  [Kentucky.]     To 

Mar.  10  Crittenden.     Gratitude  for  his  appointment  as  a 

commissioner  to  amend  the  law  [relative  to  civil 
and  criminal  proceedings].     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1850  Robinson,     Tod.     Washington,    D.    C.     To    Crittenden. 

Mar.  11  Gratitude  for  letters  to  Cabinet  officers.     A.  L.  S. 

lp. 

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1850  Blunt,  J.     Albany,    [New  York.]     To  Crittenden.     No- 

Mar.  11  cessity  of  a  change  in  President  Taylor's  Cabinet ; 

lack  of  cooperation ;  total  disregard  of  political 
leaders  in  making  appointments;    influence  of 
newspapers  in  New  York  city.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1850  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To 

Mar.  11  John  Middleton  Clayton.    Recommends  appoint- 

ment of  Walter  S.  McNairy  as  Secretary  U.  S. 
Legation  at  St.  Petersburg.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

CLAYTON. 

1850  Johnson,  M[adison]  C.     Lexington,  [Kentucky].     To  Crit- 

Mar.  17  tenden.     Accepts  appointment  as  commissioner 

to  amend  the  laws  of  pleading  and  practice  of 
Kentucky  and  resigns  office  as  Attorney  General 
of  the  state.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1850  McNairy,  Boyd.     Nashville,  Tennessee.     To  Crittenden. 

Mar-  19  Gratitude  to  Crittenden ;  sentiments  of  [Ephraim 

H.]  Foster ;  possibility  of  meeting  of  the  Southern 
Convention  and  evil  that  will  grow  out  of  it. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1850  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky.]     To 

Mar.  23  Albert  T.  Burnley.     Wants  a  letter  on  the  "  in- 

side    operations"     at     Washington;     [Edward] 
Watson  desires  appointment  as  attache  to  U.  S. 
Minister  at  Paris.     Copy.     2  p. 
1850  Todd,  Qharles]  S[cott].     Washington,  [D.  CJ     To  [John 

Mar-  25  Middleton]  Clayton.     Claim  for  expenses  while 

U.  S.  Minister  to  Russia;    detailed  account  of 
claims;   opinions  of  diplomats;   precedence;  re- 
quests that  the  claim  be  not  rejected.    Copy.    9  p. 
1850  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

Mar-  27  Orlando  Brown.     Annoyed  by  his  own  blunder 

relative  to  application  for  cadetship  by  Camp- 
bell.    Copy.     2  p. 

1850  Barbour,   G[eorge]  W.     Princeton,   Kentucky.     To  Crit- 

Mar-  29  tenden.     Would   accept   appointment   as   com- 

missioner to  amend  the  Kentucky  laws  if  vacancy 
should    occur;     subscriptions    to    stock    of    the 
11  Farmers'  Bank."     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1850  Morehead,  C[harles]    Slaughter].   Washington,  [D.  C]    To 

Mar-  30  Crittenden.     Possible  settlement  of  the  slavery 

question  by  Congress;    opposition  to  President 


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Taylor's  cabinet;  payment  of  Galphin  claim  to 
[George  Washington]  Crawford;  death  of  [John 
Caldwell]  Calhoun ;  attitude  of  the  South  toward 
disunion  and  possible  results;  [Henry]  Clay's 
attitude.  A.  L.  S.  8  p.  Printed:  Coleman, 
Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871;  I,  361. 

1850  Burnley,  A[lbert]  T.     Washington,  D.  C.     To  Crittenden. 

Mar.  30  Hesitated  to  write  because  what  he  must  say 

would  be  painful  to  Crittenden;  will  soon  return 
to  Kentucky  and  tell  all  he  knows;  Edward 
Watson  made  attache  to  U.  S.  Minister  at  Paris. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1850  Meter  If e,    T[homas].     Forrest    Retreat,    Kentucky.     To 

Mar.  31  Crittenden.     His  feeling  toward  the  attitude  of 

Crittenden  in  the  application  of  Campbell  for 
cadetship  at  West  Point.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

[1850]  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     [Frankfort,  Kentucky].     To 

[Mar.  ?]  George  W.  Crawford,  [Washington,  D.  C]     Rec- 

ommends a  West  Point  appointment  for  the 
grandson  [Campbell]  of  General  [Thomas]  Met- 
calfe.    Copy.     1  p. 

1850  Rush,    Richard.     Philadelphia.     To    Reverdy    Johnson. 

Apr.  2  Claim   for   back   pay   of   late  John   Rush   and 

opinion  given  by  U.  S.  Attorney  General  in 
1815.     Copy.     3  p. 

1850  Hooper,  Henry  N.,  Osmyn  Brewster,  and  F.  W.  Lincoln, 

Apr.  3  Jr.     Boston,     Massachusetts.     To     Crittenden. 

Invitation  to  the  Triennial  Exhibition  and  Fair 

of  Mechanical  Industry  and  Skill.     "Copy"  by 

Hooper.     2  p. 

1850  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

Apr.  3  Orlando  Brown.     Brown  should  accept  mission 

to  Vienna  if  offered;  suggestions  about  the 
Federal  attorneyship.     Copy.     2  p. 

1850  Brown,   Orlando.     Washington,   [D.   C]     To  Crittenden. 

Apr.  3  Encloses  copy  of  Crittenden's  letter  to  George 

Washington]  Crawford  recommending  a  cadet- 
ship  for  Campbell;  Brown's  efforts  to  secure  the 
appointment.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1850  Johnson,  Reverdy.     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  C[ornelius] 

Apr.  4  Darragh.     Will  dispose  of  claim  for  back  pay  of 

late  John  Rush  as  soon  as  convenient.     Copy. 

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1850  Wickliffe,   C[harles]   A[nderson].     Weekland,   Kentucky. 

Apr.  5  To  Crittenden.     Appointment  as  commissioner 

to  amend  law  of  practice  in  Kentucky.     A.  L.  S. 

iP. 

1850  Wright,  Joseph  A.     Indianapolis,  Indiana.     To  Critten- 

Apr.  5  den.     Invitation  to  attend  a  Union  meeting  of 

all  parties  at  Indianapolis  May  29.     A.  L.  S. 

1  p.    Endorsed:  "  Answered  accepting  invitation. 

J.  J.  C." 

1850  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To 

Apr.  6  John  Middleton  Clayton.     Urges  that  [Robert 

Perkins]  Letcher  be  granted  leave  of  absence; 
Administration  seems  to  have  no  supporters  in 
Congress;  basis  of  a  settlement  of  the  slavery 
question;  favors  the  President's  plan,  but  cir- 
cumstances may  have  changed.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

CLAYTON. 

1850  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

Apr.  13  Orlando    Brown.     Circumstances    of   failure    of 

Campbell  to  secure  a  cadetship  at  West  Point; 
California  notions  of  George  [Bibb  Crittenden]; 
rumors  of  dissension  in  the  Cabinet ;  the  Galphin 
claim ;  confidence  in  [George  Washington]  Craw- 
ford; feels  that  President  Taylor  will  be  a  safe 
pilot  through  the  political  storm.     Copy.    4  p. 

1850  Wing,  F[reeman].     La  Mine,  Missouri.    To  Elizabeth  Ash- 

Apr.  14  ley,  Louisville,  Kentucky.     Real  estate  matters; 

internal  improvements.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1850  Brown,   Orlando.     Washington,   [D.   C]     To  Crittenden. 

Apr.  19  Causes  of  failure  of  Campbell  to  receive  cadetship 

to  West  Point;  lack  of  executive  ability  in  Presi- 
dent Taylor's  Cabinet;  envy  shown  by  [Henry] 
Clay  and  [Daniel]  Webster;  no  one  to  espouse 
Taylor's  cause  in  Congress  or  in  newspapers; 
Taylor's  intention  to  establish  a  paper;  will  be 
no  change  in  the  Cabinet;  confidence  in  [George 
Washington]  Crawford  as  to  the  Galphin  claim; 
Brown's  intention  to  resign.     A.  L.  S.     12  p. 

1850  Toombs,    Robert.     Washington,    D.    C.     To    Crittenden. 

Apr.  23  Act  of  the  Administration  to  give  Northern  pat- 

ronage to  [William  Henry]  Seward  and  his  party; 
ill  effect  of  Seward's  antislavery  position  upon 
the  Whig  party;    policy  of  the  Administration; 


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opinion  of  certain  members  of  the  Cabinet;  the 
Galphin  claim.  A.  L.  S.  6  p.  Printed:  Cole- 
man, Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871;  I,  364. 

1850  Hawes,    R[ichard].     Paris,    [Kentucky].     To   Crittenden. 

May  2  Sentiments  against  a  change  in  President  Tay- 

lor's Cabinet;  advises  Crittenden  not  to  visit 
Washington;  influence  of  [Henryl  Clay  on  admin- 
istration; appointment  of  Hawes  as  visitor  to 
West  Point.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1850  Wing,  F[reeman].    La  Mine,  Missouri.    To  Mrs.  Elizabeth 

May5  Ashley,    Louisville,    Kentucky.     Financial    and 

real  estate  matters.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1850  Letcher,  K[obert]  Pferkins].     Mexico,  [D.  F.,  Mexico].     To 

May  6  Crittenden.     No  discrepancy  between  his  speech 

and  private  letters;  asks  that  Mrs.  Crittenden 
have  her  carriage  refitted  and  sent  to  Letcher  for 
speculation;  personals.  A.  L.  S.  4  p.  Printed: 
Coleman,  Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871 ;  I,  370. 

1850  Burnley,  A[lbert]  T.     Washington,  D.  C.     To  Crittenden. 

May  8  Failure  to  secure  harmony  between  the  Adminis- 

tration and  the  "Republic;"  his  interview  with 
President  Taylor  and  Cabinet  officers;  their  in- 
tention to  establish  a  newspaper;  Burnley  to  buy 
out  the  "Republic"  and  defend  the  President. 
A.  L.  S.     7  p. 

1850  Brown,   Orlando.     [Washington,  D.   C]     To  Crittenden. 

May  9  Movements  of  Robert  [Henry  Crittenden] ;  nego- 

tiations of  [Albert  T.]  Burnley  to  obtain  control 
of  the  "Republic;"  Brown's  intention  to  resign 
as  Commissioner  of  Indian  Affairs;  troubled  air 
of  President  Taylor;  Brown's  possible  successor; 
debate  on  [Henry]  Clay's  bill  in  the  Senate. 
A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

1850  Bright,  Jesse  D.     Washington,   [D.  C]     To  Crittenden. 

May  14  Invitation  to  call  on  his  family  at  Madison,  In- 

diana, while  en  route  to  Indianapolis.  A.  L.  S. 
lp. 

1850  Brown,   Orlando.     [Washington,  D.  CJ     To  Crittenden. 

May  15  Purchase  of  the  ' '  Republic  "  by  [Albert  T.]  Burn- 

ley; debate  on  [Henry]  Clay's  report  and  bill; 
the  questionable  result;  Brown's  possible  suc- 
cessor; endeavors  to  secure  an  appointment  in 
Calif ornia  for  Robert  [Henry  Crittenden] ;  social 
matters.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 


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1850  Burnley,  Albert  T.     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Crittenden. 

May  15  Control  of  the  " Republic"  gained  by  Burnley, 

and  Allen  A.  Hall  to  be  the  editor;  terms  of  the 
agreement;  hopes  for  Crittenden's  .  approval; 
fate  of  Compromise  Bill  doubtful;  the  Cabinet. 
A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

1850  Brown,   Orlando.     Washington,   [D.  C]     To  Crittenden. 

May  18  Personals;  Crittenden's  enemies  in  Washington; 

[John  Middleton]  Clayton's  treatment  of  [Alex- 
ander C]  Bullitt;  [Thomas]  Ritchie  "in  agony" 
about  the  new  Southern  paper;  doubt  and  specu- 
lation about  national  affairs.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

1850  Hooper,  Henry  N.     Boston,  Massachusetts.     To  Critten- 

May  22  den.     Inclosing  copy  of  invitation  to  deliver  an 

address  at  the  Triennial  Exhibition  and  Fair  of 
Mechanical  Industry  and  Skill.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

[1850]  Brown,  Orlando.     Washington,   [D.  C]     To  Crittenden. 

May  23  Resignation  of  office  of  Commissioner  of  Indian 

Affairs;  [Henry]  Clay  retains  his  reputation,  and 
has  defied  friends  of  President  Taylor;  Clay's 
plan  versus  that  of  Taylor  for  a  compromise; 
Crittenden's  speech  to  be  made  at  Indianapolis. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1850  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

May  25  Albert  T.  Burnley.     Pleased  at  Burnley's  con- 

trol of  The  "Republic";  advice  to  secure  peace 
and  harmony;  sympathy  for  Robert  [Henry 
Crittenden]  who  is  unable  to  secure  an  appoint- 
ment in  California;  urges  that  Burnley  become 
acquainted  with  [Richard]  Hawes.     Copy.     3  p. 

1850  Catron,   J[ohn].     Washington,    [D.   C]     To   J.    Thomas. 

June  l  Compromise  Bill  will  pass  the  Senate,  and  event- 

ually the  House ;  Thomas  should  go  to  Washing- 
ton and  make  acquaintances;  bill  for  appoint- 
ment of  a  judge  in  California;  knowledge  of 
Spanish  laws  necessary;  possibility  of  Thomas 
receiving  the  appointment.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1850  Corwin,  Thomas.     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Crittenden. 

June  4  Cause  of  delay  of  Crittenden's  son's  confirmation 

by  the  Senate ;  the  Compromise  bill  impracticable 

remedy  for  agitation;  President  Taylor's  plan 

the  only  permanent  cure.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 


PAPERS  OF    JOHN.  JORDAN   CRITTENDEN  16? 

1850  Burnley,  A[lbert]  T.     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Crittenden. 

June  5  Leaves  for  Louisville  to  take  his  family  to  Wash- 

ington; has  urged  upon  [John  Middleton]  Clayton 
that  [George  W.]  Barbour  should  be  appointed 
Judge  of  California ;  suggests  that  Robert  [Henry 
Crittenden]  be  made  clerk  of  the  court.  A.  L.  S. 
2  p. 

1850  Letcher,    Rfobert]    P[erkins].     Mexico,    [D.    F.,  Mexico.] 

June  6  To  Crittenden.     His  nomination  as  Minister  to 

Mexico  never  acted  upon  by  the  Senate;  uncon- 
cerned personally  as  to  the  result;  has  agreed 
upon  terms  for  a  treaty  for  a  railroad  across  the 
Isthmus  of  Tehuantepec;  cholera  raging  in 
Mexico;  comments  on  affairs  at  Washington; 
personals.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

1850  Metcalfe,  Thomas.     Indianapolis,  Indiana.     To  Critten- 

June  7  den.     His  courteous  reception  at  Indianapolis ; 

witnesses  a  trial  for  recovery  of  fugitive  slaves; 

comments ;  time  of  his  departure.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

1850  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To 

June  22  John  Middleton  Clayton.     Name  and  residence 

of  George  W.  Barbour;  urges  that  Barbour  be 
given  the  Judgeship  in  California  or  an  equivalent ; 
praises  Clayton's  attitude  in  £he  "Cuba  affair.'7 
A.  L.  S.     2  p.  CLAYTON. 

1850  Winthrop,   Robert  C[harles].     Washington,   [D.   C]     To 

JuNE  29  Crittenden.     Invitation  to  speak  at  a  fair  held 

by  the  Massachusetts  Charitable  Mechanic  Asso- 
ciation; promise  of  President  Taylor's  presence; 
desires  a  speech  "on  the  labor  of  the  country." 
A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1850  Simmons,  J.  P.     Weldon,  North  Carolina.     To  Crittenden. 

JuLY  *  Offers  to  put  Crittenden's  name  at  the  head  of 

the  columns  of  the  "Herald"  as  candidate  for 
President.  A.  L.  S.  1  p.  Endorsed:  "Ansrd 
in  substance  that  I  was  no  candidate  &  did  not 
wish  to  be.     J.  J.  C." 

1850  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

July  5  [Albert   T.]   Burnley.     Attitude   Burnley  must 

have  toward  President  Taylor's  Administration; 
personals;  requests  Burnley's  continued  corre- 
spondence.    Copy.     3  p. 

1850  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

JuLY  12  Joseph  Taylor.     Requests  that  remains  of  Gen- 

eral [Zachary]  Taylor  be  buried  at  Frankfort; 


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sends  resolutions  of  town  council  requesting 
same.     A.  L.  S.     2  p.  taylor. 

1850  Cross,  Alexander.     Valparaiso,  [Chili.]     To  James  Collier. 

July  17  Relative  to  contract  for  building  an  Iron  Ware- 

house for  U.  S.  Customs  Service.     L.  S.     5  p. 
1850  Bibb,  John  B.     Russellville,  [Kentucky].     To  Crittenden. 

July  24  Crittenden's  appointment  as  Attorney  General 

in  President  Fillmore's  Cabinet.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1850  Smith,    J[ohn]    Speed.     Castle    Union,    [Kentucky].     To 

July  25  Crittenden.     Sympathy    upon    the    death    of 

Chapman  Coleman,  Zachary  Taylor,  and  others; 
Crittenden  should  accept  office  of  Attorney 
General  offered  him;  invites  Crittenden's  family 
to  his  house  if  the  cholera  appears  in  Frankfort. 
A.  L.  S.  3  p. 
1850  Hawes,     R[ichard].     Paris,    Kentucky.     To    Crittenden. 

July  26  Urges  Crittenden  to  accept  office  of  U.  S.  Attor- 

ney General;  slavery  question  grown  to  great 
consequence ;  Texas  boundary  with  Mexico  diffi- 
culty.   A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
3  850  Todd,  C[harles]  S[cott].     St.  Paul,  Minnesota.     To  Critten- 

July  30  den.     Sentiments  on  the  death  of  Zachary  Tay- 

lor; local  politics;  political  influence  of  the  Fur 
Co.;  appointment  of  Agents  to  treat  with  the 
Sioux  Indians  for  their  lands.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1850  Harris  &  Harrison.     Columbus,  Mississippi.     To  Robert 

Aug.  5  J[ohn]  Walker.     Desire  of  Otley  to  retain  Walker 

as  counsel;   statement  of  the  case;   asks  advice. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
[1850]  Humphreys  et  al.     Suit  against  Miller  &  Co.     Memoran- 

Aug.  5  dum  of  authorities.     6  p. 

1850  Ward,    R.    J.     Louisville,    [Kentucky].     To    Crittenden. 

Aug.  5  Recommends  Calhoun  Benham  for  U.  S.  District 

Attorney  of  California.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1850  Clayton,    John    M[iddleton].     Washington,    [D.    C]     To 

Aug.. 8  Crittenden.     Appointment  of  Crittenden  as  At- 

torney General  will  prevent  contemplated  schism; 
Clayton's  labors  as  Secretary  of  State;  intention 
to  retire  to  private  life.     L.  S.     3  p. 
1850  Pindell,  Rpchard].     Lexington,  Kentucky.     To  Critten- 

Aug.  13  den.     Hopes  for  revival  of  friendship  between 

[Henry]  Clay  and  Crittenden;  requests  appoint- 
ment of  George  Ross  Harrison  as  a  midshipman 
in  the  Navy.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 


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1850  Queen,  K[ichard]  T.     [Washington,  D.  C]     To  Crittenden. 

Aug.  18  Politics;    desires  an  appointment  for  himself  or 

for  his  son  R.  Plunkett  Queen.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1850  Clayton,  John  Middleton.     New  Castle,   Delaware.     To 

Aug.  23  Edward  Stanley.     Application  papers  of  T.  D. 

Smyth  for  consulship  in  Lower  California;   atti- 
tude of  the  new  Administration  toward  appoint- 
ments of  late  President  Taylor.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1850  Helm,  John  L.     Frankfort,   Kentucky.     To  Crittenden. 

Sept.  7  Significance  in  the  fate  of  Texas  boundary  bill ; 

confidence  in  Crittenden;    personals.     A.  L.  S. 
2  p. 
1850  Letcher,  R[obert]  P[erkins].     Mexico,  [D.  F.,  Mexico].     To 

Sept.  8  Crittenden.     Gratification  that  Crittenden  is  in 

President  Fillmore's  cabinet;    denounces  recent 
criticisms  of  the  Mexican  Secretary  of  Foreign 
Affairs.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1850  Letcher,  Rjpbert]  P[erkins].     Mexico,  [D.  F.,  Mexico].     To 

Sept.  15  Crittenden.     Disappointed  at  being  detained  in 

Mexico;  has  instructions  to  amend  the  treaty 
for  railroad  across  the  Isthmus  of  Tehuantepec ; 
Mexican  view  of  the  Treaty;  claim  of  Annie 
Wright;  personals;  recent  newspaper  criticisms; 
respects  to  Cabinet  officers.  A.  L.  S.  8  p. 
1850  Swigert,   P[hilip].     Frankfort,   [Kentucky].     To  Critten- 

Sept.  15  den.     wSolicits  aid  for  securing  contracts  for  en- 

graving U.  S.  Bonds.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1850  Peyton,  Balie.     Santiago,  Chili.     To  Crittenden.     Grieved 

Sept.  25  at  the  death  of  Zachary  Taylor;    confidence  in 

President   Fillmore    and   his   Cabinet;     Peyton 
shamefully  treated;  personals.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1850  Love,  James.     Galveston,  [Texas].     To  Crittenden.    Grati- 

Sept.  26  fied  that  Crittenden  is  in  President  Fillmore's 

cabinet ;  policy  of  the  Administration ;  the  Texas 
question;  military  protection  necessary  in  Texas. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1850  Gaines,  John  P.     Oregon  City,  Oregon.     To  Crittenden. 

Sept.  29  Urges  appointment  of  Jesse  Applegate  as  Sur- 

veyor General  of  Oregon ;  recommends  other  ap- 
pointments; rights  of  Hudson's  Bay  and  Puget 
Sound  agricultural  companies  should  be  pur- 
chased; family  affairs;  personals;  approval  of 
the  new  Cabinet.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 


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[1850]  Ewing,  T[homas].     Washington,   D.  C.     To  Crittenden. 

[Sept.?]  Remarks  on  fugitive  slave  law.     Endorsed  by 

S[amuel]  F[inley]  Vinton.     A.  L.  S.     Last  page 
only. 
1850  Rush,  Benjamin.    Philadelphia.    To  Crittenden.   Encloses1 

Oct.    l  papers  relative  to  claim  for  back  pay  due  the  late 

John  Rush,  U.  S.  Navy.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1850  Sedgwick,  Theodore.     New  York.     To  Daniel  Webster. 

Oct.   4  Trial   and   sentence   of  Cristobal   Madan   by   a 

Spanish  Military/  Commission  in  Cuba;  his  in- 
nocence and  property  rights ;  appeal  to  Webster. 
Copy.     4  p. 
[1850]  Madan,  Cristobal.     Conviction  and  sentence  of  Madan  and 

[Oct.  4?]  others  for  treason  in  Cuba.     Copy.     4  p. 

[1850]  Spain,  Laws,  Extracts.     Copy.     2  p. 

[Oct.  4?] 

1850  Letcher,  R[obert]  Pferkins].     Mexico,  [D.  F.,  Mexico.]     To 

Oct.  20  Crittenden.    Introduces  Marks;  result  of  attempt 

to  make  amendments  to  the  proposed  treaty  with 
Mexico;  feels  that  [Daniel]  Webster  is  not  satis- 
fied with  the  negotiations ;  difficulties  experienced 
in  negotiating  the  treaty.  A.L.S.  4 p.  Printed: 
Coleman,  Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871,  I,  383. 
1850  Letcher,    Rfobert]  P[erkins].     Mexico,  [D.  F.,  Mexico.]    To 

Nov.  12  Crittenden.     Final  disposition  of  the  proposed 

treaty  with  Mexico ;   opposition  to  amendments 
urged   by   [Daniel]  Webster;  general  comment; 
Personals.     Copy.     2  p. 
1850  Letcher,  R[obert]  Pferkins].  Mexico,  [D.  F.,  Mexico.]     To 

Nov.  13  Crittenden.    Comment  on  treaty  with  Mexico ;  his 

labors  in  the  matter;  belief  that  [Daniel]  Webster 
censured  him.     A.  L.  S.     4  p.     Mutilated.    Also 
copy. 
1850  Poindexter,    George.     Louisville,    Kentucky.     To    Crit- 

Nov.  15  tenden.     His  suit  in  chancery  in  U.  S.  Circuit 

Court;  statement  of  the  case.     L.  S.     6  p. 
1850  Grinnell,  M[oses]  H[icks].     New  York.     To    Crittenden. 

Nov.  18  Gratified  that  Crittenden  is  again  at  the  seat  of 

government;  result  of  the  election  in  New  York; 
politics.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1850  Breckinridge,  Robert  J[efTerson].    Lexington,  [Kentucky.] 

Nov.  23  To    Crittenden.     Asks    assistance    for    his    son 

Robert  J.,  for  a  Cadet's  Warrant  at  West  Point; 


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canvass  for  the   nominations  for  gubernatorial 
election;    political    comment.     A.    L.    S.     3    p. 
Printed:  Coleman,   Life   of    Crittenden,    Phila., 
1871;  I,  384. 
1850  Queen,  R[ichard]  T.     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Crittenden. 

Dec.   7  Desires  to  be  recommended  to  Thomas  Corwin 

for  an  appointment.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1850  Rush,    Richard.     Philadelphia.     To    Crittenden.     Grati- 

Dec.   8  tude  for  letter  criticizing  his  views  on  slavery. 

Copy.     1  p. 
1850  Allison,   Richard  T.     U.  S.  Store  Ship  Supply  off   San 

Dec.  12  Francisco,  California.     To  Crittenden.     Oppos- 

ing the  formation  of  a  Navy  Board.     A.  L.  S. 
4  p. 
1850  Chester,  Thomas  R.     Jonesborough,  Tennessee.     To  the 

Dec.  14  Editors  of  the  Nashville  American.     Ineffectual 

attempt  to  capture  fugitive  slave  on  account  of 
Northern    opposition    to    slavery.     Newspaper 
clipping. 
1850  Barlow,  W.  B.     To  Crittenden.     Introducing  John  Rudd, 

Dec.  26  of  U.  S.  Navy.     A.  L.  S.      1  p. 

1850  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Decision  in  cases  of  the  U.  S. 
Dec.  vs.  Turner's  Heirs  andCoxe  et  al.    Printed.    2  p. 

1851  Letcher,  R[obert]  P[erkinsJ.     Mexico,  [D.  F.,  Mexico].     To 
JAN-  3  Crittenden.     Introduces    [Thomas]    Mejia,    who 

has  a  draft  for  portion  of  indemnity  due  Mexico ; 

Letcher  intends  to  expose  infamous  undertaking 

in  Mexico  against  the  U.  S.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1851  [Crittenden,    John    Jordan.]     [Washington,    D.    C]     To 

Jan- 6  President  Millard  Fillmore.     Opinion  opposing 

the  right  of  U.  S.  marshals  to  employ  counsel  at 

public    expense    under    the    fugitive-slave    law. 

Copy.     7  p. 
1851  Letcher,  R[obert]  P[erkins].     Mexico,  [D.  F.,  Mexico].     To 

Jan-  12  Crittenden.     Result  of  the  Tehuantepec  Treaty; 

Mexican  opposition;  personals.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1851  Smith,  J[ohn]  Speed.     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To  Critten- 

Jan-28  den.     Kentucky    legislative    matters;     sinking 

fund;    canvass   for   congressional   nominations; 
political  gossip.     A.  L.  S.     5  p. 
1851  Whelpley,  James  D[avenport].     New  York.     To  Critten- 

Jan-  30  den.     British  policy  toward  public  sentiment  in 

American  press;   urges  movement  against  Brit- 
ish aggressions.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 


172  LIBKAKY   OF   CONGKESS 

1851  Clayton,  John  Mpddleton].     Buena  Vista,  Delaware.     To 

Jan.  31  Crittenden.     Desires    appointment    as    commis- 

sioner, if  French  spoliation  bill  should  pass ;  Dela- 
ware politics.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1851  Whelpley,  James  D[avenport].     New  York.     To  Critten- 

Jan.  31  den.     Incloses    documents    relating    to    subject 

matter  of  recent  letter  to  Crittenden.     A.  L.  S. 
lp. 
1851  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  Jfordan].     Washington,  D.  C.     To  John 

Feb.  9  Middleton  Clayton.     Will   attend   to   Clayton's 

wishes  if  French  spoliation  bill  passes  Congress; 
glad  to  have  him  in  Washington;  [Robert  Per- 
kins] Letcher's  return  from  Mexico ;  invites  Clay- 
ton to  meet  Letcher.  A.  L.  S.  2  p.  clayton. 
1851  lord,    Daniel.     New   York.     To   Crittenden.     Personals; 

Feb.  21  comment  on  election  of  next  U.  S.  Senator  from 

New  York.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1851  Post  Office  Department.     Extracts  from  the  Act  making 

Mar.    3  appropriations  for.     2  p. 

1851  Bates,  George  C.     Detroit,  [Michigan].     To  Daniel  Web- 

Mar.  12  ster.     Asks  for  instructions  as  to  testimony  in 

fugitive-slave  case.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1851  Bates,  George  C.     Detroit,  Michigan.     To  Daniel  Webster. 

Mar.  12  Desires  instructions  relative  to  false  telegraphic 

dispatches.     Copy. 
1851  Metcalfe,  Thomas.     Forest  Retreat,  Kentucky.     To  Crit- 

Mar.  15  tenden.     Irregularity  in  granting  bounty  claims 

at  Washington;   has  not  heard  from  one  claim, 
and  has  sent  in  over  seventy.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
[1851]  Tayloe,  Julia  M.   Dickinson.     [Washington,   D.   C]     To 

Mar-  19  Crittenden.     Invitation  to  meet  [Henry]  Clay  at 

dinner.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1851  Ewing,  Thomas.     Washington,   [D.   C]     To  Crittenden. 

Mar.  25  Crittenden's    opinion     in     the    Florida    cases. 

A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1851  Smith,  J[ohn]  Speed.     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To  Crit- 

Mar.  28  tenden.     Contract  for  making  mailbags;    per- 

sonals.    A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1851  Hunton,  Logan.     New  Orleans,  La.    To  Crittenden.    Legal 

Mar.  30  business.     A.  L.  S.      1  p. 

1851  Trabue,  Charles  C.     Nashville,  Tennessee.     To  Critten- 

App-  7  den.     Enquires  if  certain  persons  served  in  com- 

pany of  R[obert]  F.  Crittenden  under  Andrew 


PAPERS   OF    JOHN   JORDAN   CRITTENDEN  173 

Jackson  in  campaign  against  Seminole  Indians 
[in  Florida].     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1851  Breckinridge,  Robert  J[efferson].     Lexington,  Kentucky. 

Apr.  12  To  Crittenden.     Admits  error  in  requesting  ap- 

pointment for  son  as  cadet  to  West  Point;   asks 
forgiveness.     A.  L.  S.     1  p.     Printed:  Coleman, 
Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871;  I,  385. 
1851  Smith,  D.  Howard.     Georgetown,  Kentucky.     To  Crit- 

Apr.  16  tenden.     Sketch    of    services    of   Gustavus   W. 

Smith  in  U.   S.   Army;    injustice   done  Smith 
in  rank  and  promotions.     A.  L.  S.     6  p.     Muti- 
lated. 
1851  [Waller,  A.  B.]     [Washington,  D.  C]     To  [Crittenden]. 

Apr.  16  Copy  of  section  of  the  Post  Office  appropriation 

act  and  requests  explanations.     A.  L.     2  p. 
1851  Waller,    A.    B.     [Washington,    D.    C]     To    Crittenden. 

Apr.  18  Relative  to  Attorney  General's  opinion  on  in- 

crease of  salaries  of  special  agents  for  Post  Office 
Department.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1851  Clayton,  P[hilip].     [Washington,  D.  C]     To  Crittenden. 

Apr.  19  Gives  information  concerning  military  service  of 

certain  persons  during  Andrew  Jackson's  cam- 
paign in   Florida    [against   Seminole    Indians]. 
L.  S.     2  p. 
1851  Thomas,  L[orenzo].     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Crittenden. 

Apr.  21  Statement  of  service  of  Robert  [F.]  Crittenden  as 

ensign  in  2d  Rifle  Regiment.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1851  Crittenden,   J[ohn]   J[ordan].     Washington,    [D.    C]     To 

Apr.  21  Robert    Jefferson    Breckinridge.     Explains    his 

situation  toward  request  of  Breckinridge  for  ap- 
pointment of  his  son  as  cadet  to  West  Point. 
A.  D'ft.     5  p.     Printed:   Coleman,  Life  of  Crit- 
tenden, Phila.,  1871;  I,  385. 
1851  Russell,  William  H.     St.  Louis,  Missouri.     To  Crittenden. 

Apr.  23  Leaves  for  Pacific  coast;   expects  to  be  assailed 

by    Rutter;     desires    complete    investigation. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1851  Toombs,  Robert.     Washington,  Georgia.     To  Crittenden. 

ApR- 25  Opposition    to    a    paper   published    at   Athens, 

Georgia;    its  opposition  to  President  Fillmore's 
administration;    contract  for  publishing  U.   S. 
laws;  personals.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1851  Grainger,  William  H.     Louisville,  Kentucky.     To  Crit- 

Apr.  28  tenden.    Appreciates  Crittenden's  kindness;  does 


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not  desire  to  annoy  anyone  by  asking  favors. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1851  Fillmore,  Millard.     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Crittenden. 

Apr..  30  Mormon  settlement  on  Big  Bear  Island  in  Lake 

Michigan.     Copy. 
1851  Breckenridge,  Robert  J[efferson].     Lexington,  Kentucky. 

May  3  To  Crittenden.     Explains  his  position  in  asking 

an  appointment  for  his  son  as  cadet  to  West 
Point.     A.    L.    S.     3    p.     Printed:     Coleman, 
Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871;  I,  387. 
1851  Finnell,  John  W.     Frankfort,'  [Kentucky].     To  Critten- 

May  6  den.     Asks  if  Crittenden  will  be  a  candidate  for 

U.  S.  Senate;   political  situation  in  Kentucky. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1851  Webster,    Daniel.     Washington,    D.   C.     To   Crittenden. 

May  8  Receipt  of  hams  cured  under  Mrs.  [Ann  Mary] 

Coleman's  direction.     Copy.     1  p. 
1851  New  York  and  Erie  Railroad.     New  York.     To  Critten- 

May  21  den.     Resolution  of  Board  of  Directors  that  a 

free  ticket  be  issued  to  President  of  United  States 
and  members  of  his  cabinet.     D.  S.     1   p.     18 
signatures. 
1851  Thompson,  W.     Wilmington,  North  Carolina.     ToCritten- 

May  22  den.     Money  of  Indians  of  North  Carolina  and 

Western  Cherokees.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1851  Monroe,  James.     New  York.     To  Winfield  Scott.     Appli- 

May29  cation  for  a  political  appointment;  gratitude  to 

[John  Jordan]  Crittenden;    indorsed  to  Critten- 
den with  approval,  and  signed  ' '  W.  S."     A.  L.  S. 
3  p. 
1851  Kendall,  Amos.     Louisville,  Kentucky.     To  Crittenden. 

May  30  Rumor  of  an  expedition  of  6,000  men  to  leave 

New  Orleans  in  June  for  Cuba.     Copy.     1  p. 
1851.  Marshall,  H[umphrey].     Louisville,  Kentucky.     To  Crit- 

May  31  tenden.     His  candidacy  for  reelection  to  Con- 

gress;  opposition;   pecuniary  affairs.     A.  L.  S. 
lp. 
1851  Marshall,  H[umphrey].     Newcastle,  Kentucky.     To  Crit- 

June  16  tenden.     Desires  an  appointment  from  President 

Fillmore;  knowledge  of  Spanish  language;  con- 
fident of  a  majority  in  next  congressional  election; 
dislikes  to  withdraw  from  contest  until  sure  of  an 
appointment;  Fillmore  as  a  Presidential  candi- 
date.    A.  L.  S.     4  p. 


PAPERS   OF   JOHN   JORDAN   CRITTENDEN  175 

1851  Monroe,  James.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Appoint- 

June  16  ment  of  naval  officer  at  New  York.    A.  L.  S.    2  p. 

1851  Winthrop,    Robert    C[harles].     Boston,    [Massachusetts]. 

June  25  To  Crittenden.     Degree  of  LL.D.  to  be  conferred 

upon  Crittenden  by  Harvard  University;  invita- 
tion to  commencement  exercises.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1851  McCarty,  H.  Milburn.     Paducah,  Kentucky.     To  Critten- 

Sept.  2  den.     Desires  an  appointment  of  minor  impor- 

tance.    A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1851  Letcher,  R[obert]  P[erkins].     Norfolk,  [Virginia].     To  Crit- 

Sept.  6  tenden.     Departs  for  Mexico ;  failure  to  have  an 

interview  with  President  Fillmore ;  endeavors  to 
fulfill  his  mission;  employment  for  Robert 
[Henry]  Crittenden;  personals.  A.  L.  S.  4  p. 
Printed:  Coleman,  Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila., 
1871;  I,  355. 
1851  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

Sept.  6  Joseph  Rogers  Underwood.     Has  consented  to 

become  a  candidate  for  U.  S.  Senate;  does  not 
desire  to  be  a  personal  opponent  of  Underwood; 
would  consider  it  a  public  rather  than  a  personal 
controversy.  A.  L.  S.  3  p.  Printed:  Cole- 
man, Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871;  II,  140. 
[Crittenden,  Maria  K.]     Funeral  expenses  of.     Receipts. 

6  A.  D's.  S. 
Jenifer,  D[aniel].     Port  Tobacco,  Maryland.     To  Critten- 
den.    Extends  his  heartfelt  sympathy  and  con- 
dolence   [on    death    of   Maria    K.    Crittenden]. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
Whittlesey,  Elisha.     Washington,  D.  C.     To  Alexander 
H[ugh]  H[olmes]  Stuart.     Exhaustive  opinion  on 
legality  of  claim  of  Logan  Hunton  for  fees  in 
prosecuting  Narcisso  Lopez  and  others  for  their 
invasion  of  Cuba.     A.  L.  S.     12  p. 
1851  May,  William.     U.  S.  S.  F.  Saranac,  off  Havana,  Cuba. 

Sept.  16  To   Frederick  May.     Summary   of   account   of 

expedition   of  [Narcisso]  Lopez   against  Cuba; 
death  of  the  party  among  whom  was  [William  L.] 
Crittenden.     Extract  by  J.  J.  Crittenden.     3  p. 
1851  Brown,  Orlando.     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To  Crittenden. 

Sept.  18  Canvass  for  U.  S.  Senatorial  election;  probable 

opposition  to  Crittenden;  personals.     A.  L.  S. 
3  p. 


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1851  Temple,   J.   B.     Frankfort,   Kentucky.     To   Crittenden. 

Sept.  22  Extracts     from     correspondence    with    [Joseph 

Rogers]  Underwood;  his   attitude   and  feelings 
toward  Crittenden  relative  to  contest  for  U.  S. 
Senatorial  election;  general  comment.     A.  L.  S. 
3  p.     Mutilated. 
1851  Crittenden,    J[ohn]   J[ordan].     Washington,    [D.    C]     To 

Sept.  28  Orlardo  Brown.     Opposition  of  Thomas  Steph- 

enson to  Crittenden's  election  to  U.  S.  Senate; 
personals.     Copy.     2  p. 
1851  Crittenden,     J[ohn]     J[ordan].'    Washington,    D.   C.     To 

Oct.   4  John  Middleton  Clayton.     Personals;  does  not 

desire  appointment  as  Secretary  of  State;  the 
Commission  on    French   spoliations.     A.  L.  S. 

1  p.  CLAYTON 

1851  Clayton,  John  M[iddleton].     Buena  Vista,  Delaware.     To 

Oct.   8  Crittenden.     Urges   appointment  of  Charles   I. 

DuPont  as  Purser  in  U.  S.  Navy;  brief  account 

of  the  DuPont  family;  their  politics.     A.  L.  S. 

3  p.  Printed:  Coleman,  Life  of  Crittenden, 
Phila.,  1871;  II,  10. 

1851  [Crittenden,    John    Jordan].     [Washington,    D.    C]     To 

Oct.  14  Calderon  de  Barca.     Recent  mob  violence  at  Key 

West,  Florida,  upon  Spanish  subjects;  their  mode 
of  procedure  against  the  United  States;  certain 
claim  of  United  States  subjects  against  Spain 
for  capture  of  their  barque  by  privateers.     Draft. 

4  p. 

1851  Morehead,  C[harles]  Slaughter].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky]. 

Oct.  19  To  Crittenden.    Canvass  for  U.  S.  Senatorial  elec- 

tion in  Kentucky;  Crittenden's  opponents;  legal 
business.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1851  Clay,     H[enry].     Ashland,     [Kentucky],     To    Benjamin 

Oct.  20  Coates.     Not  "  at  liberty  to  sign  address  to  legis- 

lature of  Liberia  " ;  desirous  that  independence  of 
Liberia  be  recognized.     Copy.     1  p. 
1851  Metcalfe,  Thomas.     Carlisle,  Kentucky.     To  Crittenden. 

Oct.  22  Efforts  to  sell  the  Blue  Lick  property  to  the  U.  S. 

Government  for  use  as  asylum  for  old  soldiers; 
financial  status  of  owners  of  the  property ;  failure 
of  John  B.  Campbell  to  pass  medical  examina- 
tion [for  entrance  to  West  Point].     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 


PAPEKS   OF   JOHN   JOKDAN   CRITTENDEN  177 

1851  Clayton,  John  M[iddleton].     Buena  Vista,  Delaware.     To 

Oct.  27  Crittenden.     Because    of    ill    health    James    C. 

Douglass  desires  his  order  to  sail  for  Pacific 
Ocean  revoked;  success  of  Crittenden  as  Acting 
Secretary  of  State;  if  [Daniel]  Webster  resigns 
urges  Crittenden  to  accept  the  office  if  tendered. 
A.  L.  S.  2  p.  Printed:  Coleman,  Life  of  Crit- 
tenden, Phila.,  1871;  II,  12. 

1851  Harvey,  James  E.     Philadelphia.     To  Crittenden.     Possi- 

Oct.  28  ble  resignation  of  Daniel  Webster  as  Secretary  of 

State  and  succession  of  Crittenden ;  general  appro- 
bation of  his  letter  to  the  French  Minister;  dis- 
approval of  Webster  as  Premier.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1851  Crittenden,    J[ohn]    J[ordan].     Washington,    D.    C.     To 

Oct.  29  John  Middleton  Clayton.     Assistance  in  affair  of 

[James  C]  Douglass;  comment  on  rumored  resig- 
nation of  [Daniel]  Webster  as  Secretary  of  State. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p.  CLAYTON 

1851  Hill,  H.  R.  W.     New  Orleans,  [Louisiana].     To  Critten- 

Nov.  2  den.     Appoints  Crittenden  his  attorney  to  collect 

interest  on  enclosed  assignment  of  J.  Hamilton. 
A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1851  [Crittenden,    John    Jordan.]     Washington,    [D.    C]     To 

Nov.  2  [James  E.  Harvey],     His  knowledge  of  article 

printed  in  "New  York  Daily  Times"  relative  to 

negotiations  with  the  French  Minister.     A.  D'ft. 

2  p. 

1851  Harvey,  James  E.     Philadelphia.     To  Crittenden.     Ex- 

Nov.  5  plains  his  attitude  as  to  recent  newspaper  ar- 

ticles; refuses  to  give  [Daniel]  Webster  credit 
for  work  of  others;  political  situation  in  Penn- 
sylvania.    A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1851  Letcher,  R[obert]  P[erkins].     Mexico,  [D.  F.,  Mexico].     To 

Nov.  20  Crittenden.     Desire  of  Barron[  ?]  to  retain  Crit- 

tenden in  suit  before  U.  S.  Supreme  Court ;  doubt 
as  to  validity  of  claim  of  John  Belden  against 
United  States;  suggests  investigation  by  Presi- 
dent Fillmore;  Letcher  is  tired  of  the  country 
and  desires  leave  of  absence ;  cause  of  bitter  op- 
position to  Tehuantepec  Treaty.     A.  L.  S.     11  p. 

1851  Peterson,     Robert    E.      Philadelphia.      To    Crittenden. 

Nov-  25  Grieved   at  Crittenden's   delicacy   in   accepting 

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John  Bouvier's  "Institutes  of  American  Law"; 
death  of  Bouvier.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1851  Brown,    Orlando.     Frankfort,    [Kentucky].     To   Critten- 

Dec.  3  den.     Devotion  of  Thomas  F.  Marshall  to  Crit- 

tenden's interests  in  Senatorial  contest;  Critten- 
den's real  friends;  urges  that  he  answer  no  com- 
munications and  leave  it  all  to  friends.  A.  L.  S. 
4  p.  Printed:  Coleman,  Life  of  Crittenden, 
Phila.,  1871;  II,  22. 
1851  Smith,    J[ohn]    Speed.     Castle    Union,    [Kentucky].     To 

Dec.  8  Crittenden.     Crittenden's  Senatorial  contest;  op- 

position of  the  Democrats.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1851  [Crittenden,    John    Jordan.]     Washington,    [D.    C]     To 

Dec.  9  Winfield    Scott.     Explains    his    course    in    last 

Presidential   campaign;     allegations   of   Robert 
[Cumming]    Schenck    of   Crittenden's    influence 
over  Scott.     A.  D'ft.     3  p. 
1851  Schenck,  James  Findlay.     U.  S.  S.  S.  Ohio,  New  York. 

Dec.  11  To  Crittenden.     Encloses  letter  to  be  forwarded 

to  A.  O.  Dayton.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1851  Schenck,  James  Findlay.     U.  S.  S.  S.  Ohio,  New  York. 

Dec.  11  To  A.  O.  Dayton,  Washington,  D.  C.     Claim  for 

pay  as  Lieutenant  Commander  of  U.  S.  Navy. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1851  Webster,  Daniel.  Washington,  D.  C.  To  R[obert]  P[er- 
Dec.  23  kins]   Letcher.     Must   urge   upon   the  Mexican 

government  that  serious  consequences  may  result 
if  Tehuantepec  Treaty  is  not  ratified;  attitude 
of  U.  S.  Congress  and  the  people;  reliance  upon 
Letcher.  L.  S.  2  p.  Printed:  Coleman,  Life 
of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871;  II,  25. 

[1851?]  Stanly,  Edward.     [Washington,  D.  C]     To  Crittenden. 

Nomination  to  fill  vacancy  in  U.  S.  Supreme 
Court.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

[1851?]  Letcher,  R[obert]  Pferkins].  Mexico,  [D.  F.,  Mexico].  To 
[Dec.  ?]  Crittenden.     Desires  to  "get  away  from  Mexico ;" 

political  conditions  in  Mexico;  impossible  to 
have  a  treaty  ratified  by  the  Congress;  people 
will  take  a  war  rather  than  agree  to  the  Te- 
huantepec Treaty.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1852  McCarty,  H.  M[ilburn].     Paducah,  [Kentucky].     To  Crit- 
Jan.  l  tenden.     Appreciation   of   Crittenden's   expres- 
sions of  good  will  and  friendship.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 


PAPERS   OF    JOHN   JORDAN    CRITTENDEN  179 

1852  Russell,  William  H.     Monterey,  California.     To  Critten- 

Jan.  1  den.     His  office  of  collector  of  the  port  unre- 

munerative;     desires    Judgeship    for    Southern 
District  of  California.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
[1852]  Corwin,  Thomas.     [Washington,  D.  C]     To  Crittenden. 

[Jan.  8]  111  health;  Samuel  Houston  and  candidates  at  an 

entertainment  given  to  [Louis]  Kossuth.    A.  L.  S. 
2    p.     Printed:     Coleman,    Life    of   Crittenden, 
Phila.,  1871 ;  II,  38. 
1852  Anonymous.     De  Soto  Parish,  La.     To  Crittenden.     Fears 

Jan.  20  the  Government  will  be  defrauded  in  settling  the 

William  Barr  land  claim.     1  p. 
[1852]  Barr,  William,  et  al.     Notes  on  land  grant  from  the  Span- 

[Jan.  20]  ish  Government.     1  p. 

1852  Bntterfield,  J[ustin].     [Washington,  D.  C]     To  Solon  Bor- 

Jan.  27  land.     [Washington,  D.  C]     Kuling  that  a  land 

patent   can  not  issue   to  Charles  P.  Bertrand, 
because  of  his  holding  office  as  Receiver  of  Land 
Office.     L.  S.     2  p. 
Butterfield,  J[ustin].     [Washington,  D.  C]     To  Charles  P. 
Bertrand,  Little  Rock,  Arkansas.     The  rules  of 
the  Interior  Department  forbid  his  receiving  land 
patents.     L.  S.     2  p. 
Borland,  Solon.     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Charles  P.  Ber- 
trand, Little  Rock,  Arkansas.     Encloses  letters 
of  Justin  Butterfield  relative  to  land  patents. 
A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
Wyse,  William  A.     Mexico,  [D.  F.,  Mexico].     To  Robert 
Perkins   Letcher.     His   claim   against  Mexican 
Government.     L.  S.     4  p. 
Wyse,  William  A.     Account  against  the  Mexican  Govern- 
ment.    D.  S.     1  p. 
McNairy,  Boyd.     Nashville,  Tennessee.     To  Crittenden. 
Pleased  at  Crittenden's  offering  an  appointment 
to  his  son;   loss  of  his  own  position;    Whigs  of 
Tennessee.     L.  S.     2  p. 
Bertrand,  Charles  P.     Little  Rock,  Arkansas.     To  J[ustin] 
Butterfield.     He  has  located,  and  improved  his 
land,  and  gross  injustice  and  pecuniary  loss  will 
result  if  patents  are  refused  him.     Copy.     4  p. 
Bertrand,  Cfharles]  P.     Little  Rock,  [Arkansas].     To  Crit- 
tenden.    Encloses  papers  relative  to  refusal  of 
Commissioner  of  Land  Office,  Justin  Butterfield  r 


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to  grant  a  land  patent;    reasons  given;    desires 
assistance.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1852  Rives,  George  W.     Paris,  Illinois.     To  Crittenden.     De- 

Feb.  23  sires  a  clerkship  under  the  Administration;   ill 

health;   politics.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1852  Kennedy,  J[ohn]  P[endleton].     Baltimore,  [Maryland].   To 

Feb.  25  Crittenden.       Recommends      appointment      of 

[Jonathan]  Meredith  as  Judge  of  the  U.  S.  Circuit 
Court;     his      qualifications      and      character. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1852  Meredith,  Jonathan].     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     De- 

Feb.  25  sires  to  succeed  Upton  S.  Heath  as  Judge  of  the 

U.  S.  Circuit  Court.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1852  Hawes,    R[ichard].     Paris,    Kentucky.     To    Crittenden. 

Feb.  26  State  Whig  convention  for  Presidential  nominee; 

majority  for  [Millard]  Fillmore  as  President  and 
Crittenden  as  Vice  President;  anti-Kossuth  feel- 
ing  in    the   State;     Cassius    [Marcellus]   Clay's 
[Louis]  Kossuth  speech.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1852  Wintersmith,  R.     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].   To  Crittenden. 

Feb.  27  State  Whig  Convention;  Crittenden's  refusal  to 

become  Presidential  candidate;  nomination  of 
Millard  Fillmore;  locals.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1852  Todd,  C[harles]  S[cott].     To  Daniel  Webster.     Claim  for 

Feb.  28  certain  expenses  while  U.  S.  Minister  to  Russia, 

precedence.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1852         Defrees,  John  D[ougherty].     Indianapolis,  Indiana.     To 

Feb.  28  Crittenden.     Success  of  Whig  state  convention; 

nominate  Winfield  Scott;  quiet  as  to  slavery; 

comment.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1852  Anonymons.     To  [Crittenden].     Proposed  rebellion  of  the 

Mar.   1  Mormons;  details  of  the  plot.     4  p. 

1852  Crockett,  J.  B.     Mexico,  [D.  F.,  Mexico.]     To  Crittenden. 

Mar.   2  On   his   way   to   California;   difficulty   between 

Buckingham     Smith     and      [Robert     Perkins] 
Letcher;  fears  Smith  will  endeavor  to  embarrass 
Letcher.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1852  Winthrop,  Robert  C[harles].  Boston,  [Massachusetts].    To 

Mar.   3  Crittenden.     Encloses  copies  of  speeches  which 

Crittenden  should  read.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1852  Tnthill,  Louisa  C.     Princeton,  [New  Jersey].     To  Crit- 

Mar.  11  tenden.     Receipt    of    "Washington    Birthday" 

pamphlet;  general  comment.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 


PAPEKS   OF   JOHN   JORDAN   CRITTENDEN  181 

1852  Davis,  Charles  Augustus.     New  York.     To  Crittenden. 

M**- 27  Effect    of    Crittenden's    Washington    birthday 

oration;  comment  on  next  Presidential  candi- 
date.    A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1852  McDuflie,  J.  Thomas.     Du  Buque,  Iowa.     To  Crittenden. 

m^r.  31  Will  leave  "for  the  woods"  [Minnesota];  Eugene 

[Crittenden]  one  of  the  party.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1852  Neill,  A.     Sequin,  Texas.     To  Crittenden.  '  Removal  of 

Apr.   4  postmaster  requested.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1852  Fillmore,  Millard.     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Crittenden. 

-A^R- 17  Desires  opinion  relative  to  President's  right  to 

pardon  persons  imprisoned  for  assisting  slaves  to 
escape.     L.  S.     2  p. 
1852  Powell,    L[azarus]    Whitehead].     Frankfort,    Kentucky. 

May  6  To  Crittenden.     Fees  due  in  suit  of  the  Major 

Barbour  against  the  Paul  Jones.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1852  Winthrop,    Robert    C[harles].     Boston,    [Massachusetts]. 

May  13  To  Crittenden.     Personals;  coming  Presidential 

nomination.     A.  L.  S.     5  p.     Printed:  Coleman, 
Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871;  II,  36. 
1852  Barney,  John.     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  President  [Mil- 

May14  lard  Fillmore].     Insolence  and  impertinence  of 

M.  [le  comte  de]  Sarteges.     Barney  has  reported 
him  to  his  Government.         Copy.     3  p. 
1852  Letcher,  R[obert]  P[erkins].  Mexico;  [D.  F.,  Mexico]    To 

JuNE   4  Crittenden.     Desires  to  be  recalled;  doubt  as  to  a 

satisfactory  treaty;  certain  claims  against  United 
States;  a  contingent  fee  for  Crittenden.  A.  L.  S. 
4  p. 

1852  Davis,  Charles  Augustus.     New  York.     To  Crittenden. 

J*71^ 8  General  discussion  of  canvass  for  Presidential 

nomination.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1852  Underwood,  J[oseph]  R[ogers].     Washington,  [D.  C]    To 

June  19  Crittenden.     Division  in  Whig  party  may  result 

•  in  nomination  of  Crittenden  for  President;   ap- 

probation   of    [Henry]   Clay.     A.    L.    S.     1    p. 
Printed:    Coleman,  Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila., 
1871;  II,  37. 
1852  Brea,  Ameal.      Frankfort,  Kentucky.  To  Crittenden.  His 

June  22  imprisonment;    ill  health;    petition  to  be  par- 

doned.    A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
[1852]  Parmalee,  T[heodore]  N.     Buffalo,  New  York.     To  Crit- 

JuLY  6  tenden.     [Winfield]  Scott's  presence  at  anniver- 


182  LIBRAE  Y   OF   CONGRESS 

sary  of  battle  of  Lundy's  Lane  would  be  im- 
politic.    A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1852  Adams,  Benjamin  A.     Louisville,  [Kentucky].     To  [Albert 

JULY  9  T.  Burnley].     Encloses  invitation  to  [John  Jor- 

dan] Crittenden  to  deliver  an  eulogy  on  the  Life 
of  [Henry]  Clay,  at  Louisville.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1852  Walden  et  al.  vs.  Proctor  et  al.     Opinion  of  the  Circuit 

July  12  Court   of   the   8th   Kentucky   District.     Copy. 

118  p. 
1852  Brown,    Orlando.     Frankfort,    [Kentucky].     To   Critten- 

July  22  den.     Reasons  why  Crittenden  should  be  ap- 

pointed to  fill  vacancy  on  U.  S.  Supreme  Bench; 
his  right  to  the  appointment.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1852  Adams,  Benjamin  A.     Louisville,  [Kentucky].     To  Crit- 

July  31  tenden.     Personal  gratification  that  Crittenden 

will  deliver  eulogy  on  life  of  [Henry]  Clay;  apol- 
ogy for  Adams's  injustice  to  Crittenden.    A.  L.  S. 
3  p. 
1852  Adams,  Benjamin  A.     Louisville,  [Kentucky].     To  Crit- 

July  31  tenden.     September  29  is  the  day  appointed  for 

Crittenden's    eulogy    on   life    of    [Henry]    Clay. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1852  Coleman,  Ann  Mary.     [Frankfort,  Kentucky.]     To  Crit- 

July  31  tenden.     Family  matters.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

[1852]  Barston,  H.  F.     [Washington,  D.   C.  ?]    To   Crittenden. 

[July  ?]  Appreciation  of  Crittenden's  treatment  of  him. 

A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1852  Lewis,  Charles  D.     New  York.  To  Hamilton  Fish.    Claim 

Aug.  30  for  pay  as  Deputy  Inspector  of  Kevenue;    cir- 

cumstances of  his  appointment;    revenues  col- 
lected.    A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1852  Fish,  Hamilton.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Claim  of 

Sept.  17  [Charles  D.]  Lewis  [for  pay  as  Deputy  Inspector 

of  Revenues].     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1852  Toombs,    R[obert].     Washington,    Georgia.     Tp   Critten- 

Oct.  9  den.     Claim  of  Genl.  Watson;    politics  dull  in 

Georgia;  [Winfield]  Scott  can  not  carry  the  state. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1852  Todd,  C[harles]  S[cott].    Shelbyville,  Kentucky.    To  [Crit- 

Oct.  14  tenden].     Claim  for  expenses  while  U.  S.  Minister 

to  Russia.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1852  Crittenden,   J[ohn]   J[ordan].     Washington,    [D.    C]     To 

Oct.  28  Ann  Mary  Coleman.     Personals  relative  to  Crit- 

tenden Coleman.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 


PAPERS   OF    JOHN   JORDAN    CRITTENDEN  183 

1852  Train,  George  Francis.     Boston,  Massachusetts.     To  Crit- 

Nov.  16  tenden.     Introduces  Samuel  F.  Train  who  de- 

sires pursership  in  the  U.  S.  Navy;  personals. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

[1852?]  Fillmore,  Millard.  Washington,  [D.  C]  To  Crittenden. 
[Nov.  ?]  Encloses   portion  of  message  to  be  rewritten. 

Copy.     1  p. 

[1852]  Toombs,   R[obert].     Roanoke    Plantation,    Georgia.     To 

Dec.   5  Crittenden.     Outcome  of  Presidential  election; 

Legal  matters;  [Franklin  Pierce  followers  were] 
a  dirty  set  of  gamesters;  Gen.  [Winfield]  Scott's 
supporters  were  canting  hypocrites;  prefers 
preservation  of  the  Union  even  if  by  the  de- 
struction of  the  Whig  party.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1852  Letcher,  R[obert]  P[erkins].     Frank[fort,  Kentucky].     To 
Dec.  18  Crittenden.     Sincerity  of  [LandarT]  Watson  An- 
drews in  recent  Senatorial  election;  social  life  in 
Kentucky;  recent  Presidential  election.    A.  L.  S. 
7  p. 

1853  Powell,  L[evin]  M[yne].  Washington,  [D.  C]  To  [Rod- 
Jan.  15  ert]  Toombs.     Condition  of  horses  for  sale  by 

estate  of  late  [Charles  W.]  Morgan.     A.  L.  S. 

2  p. 

1853  Toombs,  R[obert].     [Washington,  D.  C]     To  Crittenden. 

Jan.  16  Arrangements  with  Mrs.  [Charles  W.]  Morgan. 

A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1853  Clayton,  John  Mpddleton].     Buena  Vista,  Delaware.     To 

Jan.  24  Crittenden.     The    Bulwer-Clayton    Treaty    and 

Lewis  Cass;    praise  for  Crittenden.     A.  L.   S. 

3  p. 

1853  Letcher,  Rfobert]  P[erkins].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

Jan.  25  Crittenden.     Social  life;  joke  on  Orlando  Brown; 

urges  Crittenden  not  to  accept  office  under  Presi- 
dent Pierce.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
[1853]         Wilkins,    William.     Homewood.     To    Crittenden.     Per- 
Jan.  sonals;   marriage  of  Crittenden.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1853  Buchanan,  James.     Wheatland,  [Pennsylvania].     To  Crit- 

Feb-  2  tenden.     Desire  to  remain  in  private  life;   Crit- 

tenden's marriage.     Copy.     1  p. 

1853  Hite  &  Small.     Bill  to  Crittenden  for  carpet.     1  p. 

May  30 

1853  Hite,  W.  C.     Louisville,  Kentucky.     Receipt  to  Critten- 

J^Y  5  den  in  settlement  of  account.     A.  D.  S.     1  p. 


1X1  LIHKAHY    OK   OONOHKHS 

Johnson,  M[adison]  C.     Lexington,  [Kentucky].     rPo  Crit- 
tenden.   Suggests  successor  of  late  John   Mc 
Kinley  of  U.  S.  Supreme  Court.    A.  L.  S.     I  p. 

McFarland,  John  S.  Owonsboro,  [Kentucky].  To  Crit- 
tondon.  Canvass  for  state  and  U.  S.  Senatorial 
election,    A.  L.  S.    .'*  p. 

Tucker,  Beverly.  Washington,  [D.  C]  To  Crittenden. 
Appreciation  for  Crittenden's  kindness;  news- 
paper articles  on  Free-soil  party.     A.  L.  S.     I  |>. 

Smith,  J[ohn]  Speed.  Castle  Union,  [Kentucky].  To 
Crittonden.  Senatorial  oloction;  letter  of  [James] 
Guthrie;  state  politics.    A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

Crittenden,  J|ohn|  J[ordan].  Indianapolis,  [ndiana.  To 
Elizabeth  Crittonden.  Court  matters;  Olc  Bull. 
Copy.     I  p. 

Scott,  Winfiold.  New  ^ Oik.  To  Crittenden.  Applica- 
cation  of  Major  Alexander;  Scott's  bill  before 
Congress;  asks  aid.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

Smith,  G[ustavus]  Wfoodson].  West  Point,  New  York. 
To  Crittonden.  Applicant  for  commission  as 
field  officer;  desires  assistance.     A.  L.  S.    2  p. 

Bonton,    Thomas    H[art].     To    Crittenden,     lleceipt    of 
statements  from  Crittenden  and  |.lohn  Middleton] 
Clayton;  country   to  be  convulsed  and   Henry 
Clay's  labor  buried  with  him.     Copy.      I   p. 
[18541  Nlicholas],    S[amuel]    S[mith].     [Louisville,     Kentucky.] 

[Kku  5]  To  Crittenden.     Rumor  of  repeal  of  Missouri 

Compromise  in   the   Nebraska   bill;  the  South 
wants  quiet  on  the  slavery  question.     A.  L.  S. 
2  p. 
1854  Dixon,  Archibald.     Washington,  [D.  C.|    To  Crittenden. 

I'nh-  7  Organization   of    Nebraska   and    Kansas,   with 

repeal  of  Missouri  Compromise;  Crittenden  as 
Presidential  candidates  warns  him  not  to  com- 
mit himself  in  speeches.  A.  L.  S.  2  p,  Print- 
ed: Coleman,  Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1878; 
II,  101. 
1854  Grinnell,    Mioses]    ll|ieks|.     New    York.     To   Crittonden. 

F»a.  22  Gratified   with  Crittenden's  stand  on   the   Ne- 

braska Dill.     A.  L.  S.     3  p.     Printed:  Coleman, 
Life  of  Crittenden,  Hula,,  1871 ;  II,  101. 
[1854|  Grinnell,   Moses    H[icks].     New    York.    To    Crittenden. 

Fib.  23  Approves  oourse  taken  toward   Nebraska  bill; 

names  others  who  eoneur.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 


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1854  Johnson,  J[ames]  L.    Owensboro,  [Kentucky].    To  Crit- 

i ■•  o .23  tenden.     Requests    letter   of    introduction    for 

Dr.  Howard  who  leaves  for  Now  Orleans,  Louis- 
iana.   A.  L.  S.     l  p. 
1854  Morris,  Marcella.     Richmond,  [Virginia].    To  Crittenden. 

I*"  i*  23  Death  of  her  husband;  employment  of  children; 

desires  pecuniary  aid.     A.  L.  S.     <1  p. 
1854  Cabell,  Efdward]  C[arrington].     Washington,  |I).  C]    To 

Fbb.  24  Crittenden.     Urges  Crittenden   not  to  commit 

himself  on  the  Nebraska  Bill.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1854  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

Mar.  (J  Presley  Ewing,  Washington,  I).  C.    Question  of 

admission  and  slavery  should  bo  left  to  the  states 
as  substitute*  for  Missouri  Compromise;  South 
should  not  disregard  the  compromise.    A.  L.  S. 

1  p.  Endorsed  "Reply  by  telegraph  to  Mr. 
Ewing's  telegraphic  despatch."  Printed:  Cole- 
man, Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1S71 ;  II,  103. 

1854  Blair,    F[rancis]    P[reston].    Silver   Spring,    [Maryland]. 

Mar-    7  To  Crittenden.     Sends   Maryland   memorial   for 

the  opinion  of  the  Kentucky  legislature;  negro 
phrensy.    A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1854  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky],    To 

Ma»-    7  Archibald    Dixon.      lias    no    aspirations    to    bo 

Presidential  candidate;  opinion  on  questions 
arising  from  the  Nebraska  bill.  A.  L.  S. 
Marked  "Copy."  0  p.  Also  Copy.  (>  p. 
Printed:  Coleman,  Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila., 
1871;  II,  102. 
1854  Corwin,  Thomas.     Lebanon,  [Ohio].    To  Crittenden.    Ne- 

MA,{   1()  braska  bill  and  Missouri  Compromise;  wants  to 

know  Crittenden's  position  toward  Presidency. 
A.  L.  S.  2  p.  Printed:  Coleman,  Life  of  Crit- 
tenden, Phila.,  1871;  II,  104. 
Johnston,  J.  C.  [Louisville,  Kentucky.]  To  Crittenden. 
Visit  of  Millard  Fillmore  to  Kentucky  and  his 
reception.  A.  L.  S.  2  p. 
Johnston,  ,J.  C.  and  2  others.  Louisville,  [Kentucky],  To 
Crittenden.  Desire  to  know  if  Millard  Fillmore 
will  accept  a  public  dinner  in  his  honor.     A.  L.  S. 

2  p. 
Ward,     Matthew     F.     Klizabethtown,     [Kentucky].     To 

Crittenden.  Accepts  Crittenden's  offer  to  defend 
him.     A.  L.  S.     '.]  p. 


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186  LIBKARY  OF   CONGRESS 

1854  Ward,  R[obert]  J.     Louisville,  [Kentucky].     To  Critten- 

Mar.  18  den.'    Acceptance  of  Crittenden's  offer  to  defend 

Matthew  F.  Ward.     A.  L.   S.     2  p.     Printed: 
Coleman,  Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871 ;  II,  105. 
1854  Scott,    W[infield].     New    York.     To    Crittenden.     Ken- 

Mar.  21  tucky  Legislature's  resolution  to  Congress  recom- 

mending rank  of  lieutenant  general  for  Scott; 
public    sentiment;    personals.     A.    L.    S.     4    p. 
Printed:  Coleman,  Life  of  Crittenden,   Phila., 
1871;  II,  105. 
1854  Smith,    Persifor   F[razer].     Corpus    Christi,    Texas.     To 

Mar.  21  Lorenzo   Thomas.     Recommends   leave   of   ab- 

sence  be  granted  Major  G[eorge]   B[ibb]  Crit- 
tenden and  Lieut.  Jerome  [Napoleon]  Bonaparte. 
Copy.     2  p. 
1854  Scott,  W[infield].     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Leave  of 

Mar.  28  absence  for  Major  [George  Bibb]  Crittenden;  bill 

in  New  York  legislature  recommending  advanced 
rank  for  Scott.     A.  L.  S.     4  p.     Printed:  Cole- 
man, Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871;  II,  117. 
1854  Ward,     Matthew    F.     Elizabethtown,     [Kentucky].     To 

Apr.   1  Crittenden.     Wishes  to  know  if  he  may  publish 

the  fact  that  he  will  be  defended  by  Crittenden. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1854  Scott,  Winfield.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Leave  re- 

Apr.  3  quested  by  Major  [George  Bibb]  Crittenden  and 

Lieut.  [Jerome  Napoleon]  Bonaparte;  little  hope 
of    advancement    in    rank    of    Scott;    political 
gossip.     Copy.     4   p.     Printed:    Coleman,   Life 
of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871;  II,  106. 
1854  Sanders,  George  N.     London,  [England].     To  Crittenden. 

Apr.   7  His  confirmation  by  U.  S.  Senate  as  Consul  at 

London;  income  of  the  office;  the  Greek  move- 
ment; personals.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
[1854]  Ward,    Matthew    F.     Elizabethtown,    [Kentucky].     To 

Apr.  10  Crittenden.     Requests  Crittenden's  presence  a 

few  days  before  Ward's  trial;  gratitude  and  con- 
fidence.    A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
[1854]  [Crittenden,    John    Jordan.]     Memorandum    relative    to 

[Apr.  27]  argument  of  [Sylvester]  Harris  in  trial  of  Matthew 

F.  Ward.     A.  D.     1  p. 
1854  Griffith,  Isaac  S.  et  al.  vs.  Bogart  et  al.     Opinion  in  the 

Apr.  case.     17  p. 


PAPERS  OF   JOHN   JORDAN   CRITTENDEN  187 

[1854]  Ward,  Robert  J.,  Jr.     Testimony  given  at  trial  of  Mathew 

[Apr.]  F.  Ward.     5.  p. 

[1854]  Ward,  Mattfhew]  F.     Memorandum  of  testimony  taken 

[Apr.]  at  his  trial  for  killing  [William  H.  G.  Butler]. 

A.  D.     3  p. 
1854  Griffith  et  al.  vs.  Bogart  et  al.     United  States  Circuit 

[Apr.]  Court,  St.  Louis,  Missouri.     Action  in  ejectment. 

Opinion  of  Judge  [Robert  W.]  Wells,     lip. 
1854  Corwine,  R[ichard]  M.     Cincinnati,  [Ohio].     To  Critten- 

May22  den.     Article  in  the  Cincinnati  "Gazette"  de- 

fending Crittenden  for  being  counsel  for  Mat- 
thew F.Ward;    heartily   approves   Crittenden's 
action.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1854  [Crittenden,   John  Jordan.]    Frankfort,    Kentucky.     To 

May  29  Anderson.     Reasons  for  his  voluntary  offer  to 

act  as  counsel  for  Matthew  F.    Ward.     A.  L. 
First  4  p.  only. 
1854  Crittenden,  Alexander]   P.     San  Francisco,  [California]. 

May  29  To  Crittenden.      Crittenden  to  act   as   counsel 

in  land  suits  appealed  to  U.  S.  Supreme  Court 
from  California;  position  of  S.  W.  Inge.     A.  L.  S. 
3  p. 
Drake,  John  J.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Acknowl- 
edges a  favor.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
[Crittenden,  John  Jordan.]     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 
Anderson.     His  right  and  duty  by  profession  to 
act  as  counsel  for  Matt  [hew]  F.  Ward;   circum- 
stances of  the  case.     A.  D'ft.     6  p. 
Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Blue  Lick,  [Kentucky].     To 
Elizabeth  Crittenden.  Personals.    A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
Stephens,  Joseph  L.     Boonville,  Missouri.     To  Crittenden. 
Invitation  to  speak  at  fair  of  the  Missouri  State 
Agriculture  Society.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
Hunton,  Logan.     Danville,   [Kentucky].     To  Crittenden. 
Necessity  of  a  Whig  leader  in  Congress ;  suggests 
that  Crittenden  advise  the  Party  on  the  slavery 
question.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
Toombs,  R[obert].    Washington,  Georgia.    To  Crittenden. 
Encloses  invitation  to  speak  at  fair  of  the  Georgia 
Agricultural  Society.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
Carneal,  Thomas  D[avis].     Cincinnati,  [Ohio].     To  Crit- 
tenden.    False  rumor  of  loss  of  money  by  Car- 
neal's  son  Louis  on   a  bet  that  [George  H.  ?] 


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Pendleton  would  be  elected;  personals.     A.  L.  S. 
lp. 
1854  Scott,    Winfield.     New   York.     To    Crittenden.     Condo- 

Nov.  9  lence  on  death  of  J.  J.  Crittenden,  Jr. ;  delight  in 

New  York  election ;  is  done  with  politics  except 
for  the  preservation  of  the  Union.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1854  Benson,   J.    S[eth].     Cincinnati,    [Ohio].     To   Crittenden, 

Nov.  13  Asks  advise  about  a  legal  career  for  himself, 

giving  data  relative  to  his  preparation.     A.  L.  S. 
3  p. 
1854  Pintard,  John  M.     Rodney,  Mississippi.     To  Crittenden. 

Nov.  21  Inquiry  about  case  before  the  U.  S.  Supreme 

Court.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1854  Thrasher,  J.  B.     Port  Gibson,  Mississippi.     To  Crittenden. 
Nov.  22  Desires  to  retain  Crittenden  as  counsel  before 

the  U.  S.  Supreme  Court ;  legal  matters.  A.  L.  S. 
3  p. 
[1854?]  Jenefer,  D[aniel].  Baltimore,  [Maryland].  To  Critten- 
den. Crittenden's  and  [James  G.]  Birney's 
abuse;  may  abuse  Jenefer  as  much  as  they  like. 
A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

Wing,  Charles  F.  Greenville,  Kentucky.  To  Crittenden. 
Wing's  services  in  U.  S.  Army  in  1812-13;  ex- 
penditures; claim  for  bounty  land.   A.  L.  S.    3  p. 

Letcher,  R[obert]  P[erkins].  Frankfort,  Kentucky.  To 
Crittenden.  Publication  of  Crittenden's  letter 
to  members  of  the  Kentucky  Bar;  gossip  and 
personals.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

Thrasher,  J.  B.  Port  Gibson,  Mississippi.  To  Crittenden. 
Payment  of  fees;  incloses  briefs.    A.  L.  S.    2  p. 

Chana,  et  al.  vs.  United  States.  Confirmation  of  land 
claims  by  Board  of  Commissioners  of  California. 
Copy.  3  p.  With  map,  1  p.,  and  printed-form 
filled-in  certificate,  1  p.,  by  John  C.  Hays,  Sur- 
veyor Gen'l  of  Cal.     Seal  attached. 

1855  Letcher,  R[obert]  P[erkins].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 
Jan.  25  Crittenden.     Personals;   Know-nothings  on  the 

increase;  possible  candidates  for  Governor;  gos- 
sip.    A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1855  Letcher,  R[obert]  P[erkins].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

Jan.  29  Crittenden.     Local  matters;    growth  of  Know- 

nothing  party  not  so  great;  gossip.  A.  L.  S.   3  p. 


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1855  [Letcher,  Robert  Perkins.]     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

Feb.  25  Crittenden.     Progress  of  his  suit  in  the  courts; 

actions  of  the  Know-nothings.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1855  Ward,  R[obert]  J.     New  Orleans,  Louisiana.     To  Critten- 

Mar.  27  den.     Sends  a  gift  as  a  token  of  friendship  and 

gratitude.     A.  L.  S.     2  p.     Printed:    Coleman, 
Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871;  II,  110. 
1855  Wing,    Freeman.     La   Mine,    Missouri.     To    Crittenden. 

Apr.  21  Receipts  from  sale  of  real  estate.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1855  Blair,  Montgomery].     Washington,  D.  C.     To  Critten- 

Apr.  24  den.     Forwards  a  draft  received  from  California. 

A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
[1855]  Ward,  Matt[hew]  F.     Cannelton,  Indiana.     To  Critten- 

MayI  den.     Gratitude  to  Crittenden;   asks  aid  in  vin- 

dicating himself  before  the  public ;  is  on  his  way 
to  Helena,  Arkansas.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1855  Weir,  James.     Owensborough,  [Kentucky].     To  Critten- 

May  4  den.     Transfer  of  certain  stock  to  the  estate  of 

Robert  Triplett.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1855  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

May  5  Robert  J.  Ward.     Receipt  of  silver  plate ;  holds 

it  as  token  of  friendship   and  a  testimony  of 
loyalty.     A.  D'ft  S.     2  p.     Printed:  Coleman, 
Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871 ;  II,  111. 
1855  Blair,  Montgomery].     Washington,  D.  C.     To  Crittenden. 

May  7  Fee  in  [John  Charles]  Fremont  case.     A.  L.  S. 

lp. 
1855  Kennedy,  Jos[eph]  C[amp]  Griffith].     Washington,  [D.  CJ 

May  8  To  Crittenden.     Land  warrant  will  be  issued  to 

Crittenden ;  hopes  Crittenden  will  be  Presidential 
nominee;  probable  defeat  of  [Henry  Alexander] 
Wise  in  Virginia;  trouble  in  President  Pierce's 
cabinet  over  Kansas  question.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1855  Newby,  John  L.     Wheeling,  [Virginia].     To  Crittenden. 

May  12  Statistics  showing  probable  majority  for  Ameri- 

can party  in  Virginia's  next  election.     A.  L.  S. 
2  p. 
1855  Amsden,  J.     Versailles,  Kentucky.     To  Crittenden.     En- 

May14  closes  account  against  Efugene]  W.Crittenden. 

A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1855  Blair,  Montgomery].     Washington,  D.  C.     To  Crittenden. 

May  18  Payment  of  fee  due  Crittenden  as  counsel  for 

[John  Charles]  Fremont.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 


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1855  Blair,  Montgomery].     Washington,  D.  C.     To  Crittenden. 

May  28  Encloses  draft  on  John  Cook.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

[1855]  Burnley,  Aflbert]  T.     Philadelphia.     To  Crittenden.     De- 

[June2]  sires  copy  of  Crittenden's  letter  to  [Archibald] 

Dixon  [of  Mar.  7,  1854];  Missouri  Compromise; 

fugitive  slaves ;  necessitv  of  a  party  compromise. 

A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

Blair,  Montgomery].  Washington,  D.  C.  To  Crit- 
tenden. Balance  of  fee  due  Crittenden;  desire  of 
[John  Charles]  Fremont  to  have  report  of  Crit- 
tenden's argument.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

Burnley,  A[lbert]  T.  Philadelphia.  To  Crittenden.  The 
[Know-nothing]  convention  at  Philadelphia; 
their  platform;  personal  ambition  of  delegates; 
praise  for  Kentucky  delegation.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

Semple  vs.  United  States.  In  the  United  States  District 
Court  for  Northern  California.  Decree  con- 
firming claim  of  petitioner  to  land.     Copy.     3  p. 

Boyd,  James  R.  &  Son.  Account  against  the  U.  S. 
receipted  to  Lieut.  E[ugene]  Wfilkinson]  Crit- 
tenden.    Copy.     1  p. 

Virginia  American  Party.  Lynchburg,  Virginia.  To 
Crittenden.  Invitation  to  convention  at  Lynch- 
burg.    L.  S.  by  a  committee  of  12. 

Pennsylvania  Railroad  Company.  Account  against  the 
U.  S.  receipted  to  Lieut.  Efugene]  W[ilkinson] 
Crittenden.     Copy.     1  p. 

Elder,  John.  Account  against  the  U.  S.  receipted  to 
Lieut.  E[ugene]  Wfilkinson]  Crittenden.  Copy. 
1  p. 

Reynolds,  J[ames]  N.  New  York.  To  Crittenden.  Doubts 
whether  or  not  Crittenden  should  attend  the 
American  Convention  in  New  York;  comment 
on  Presidential  canvass.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

Armstrong,  William  M.  Staunton,  Virginia.  To  G[ar- 
rett]  J[esse]  Pendergrast.  Retirement  of  Arm- 
strong; desires  to  know  circumstances.  Copy, 
lp. 

Pendergrast,  G[arrett]  J[esse].  Warrenton,  Virginia.  To 
William  M.  Armstrong.  Refers  Armstrong  to 
Navy  Department  for  information;  broken 
friendship.     Copy.     1  p. 


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Armstrong,  William  M.  Staunton,  Virginia.  To  G[arrett] 
Jfesse]  Pendergrast.  His  feelings  and  result  of 
retirement  from  U.  S.  Navy;  has  been  unjustly 
treated.     Copy.     3  p. 

Armstrong,  William  M.  Staunton,  Virginia.  To  G[arrett] 
J[esse]  Pendergrast.  Comment  on  recent  pro- 
motions and  retirements  in  the  U.  S.  Navy; 
criticises  navy  board.     Copy.     4  p. 

Klopfer,  H[enry]  A.  [Washington,  D.  C]  To  Crittenden. 
Sends  package  of  private  letters  found  in  U.  S. 
Attorney  General's  Office.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

Wilson,  John  S.  Lexington,  [Kentucky].  To  Crittenden. 
Bill  for  charges  paid  on  transportation  of  bust. 
A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

Letcher,  R[obert]  Pferkins].  Frankfort,  [Kentucky].  To 
Crittenden.  Detailed  account  of  the  Louisville 
mass  meeting;  various  speakers;  local  matters. 
A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

Armstrong,  William  M.  Norfolk,  [Virginia].  To  J[ames] 
M[urray]  Mason  and  R[obert]  M[ercer]  Talia- 
ferro] Hunter.  Relationship  between  members 
of  Navy  board;  recent  retirements  and  promo- 
tions. Copy.  4  p. 
1855  Armstrong,   William  M.     Norfolk,   [Virginia].     To  C[or- 

Dec.  4  nelius]  K[inchiloe]  Stribling.     Feels  that  he  has 

been  wronged  by  the  navy  board;   partiality  in 
promotions  and  retirements.     Copy.     4  p. 
1855  Letcher,  R[obert]  P[erkins].     Frankfort,  Ky.     To  Critten- 

Dec.  13  den.     Difficulty  in  Kentucky  House  of  Repre- 

sentatives in  electing  speaker;  opposes  leader- 
ship of  H[umphrey]  Marshall ;  political  activity 
of  Philip  Swigert  in  Kentucky;  locals.  A.  L.  S. 
4  p. 

Russell,  William  H.  Harrison ville,  Missouri.  To  Crit- 
tenden. Favors  Crittenden  as  Presidential  can- 
didate; chances  of  election.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

Sands,  B[enjamin]  F[ranklin].  Washington,  D.  C.  To 
Charles  Morris.  Invention  for  examining  bot- 
tom of  the  sea.     Copy.     1  p. 

Bache,  Alexander]  D[allas].     [Washington,  D.  C] 

To  James  Guthrie.  Invention  of  B[enjamin] 
F[ranklin]  Sands  for  examining  bottom  of  the 
sea;  its  advantages.     Copy.     1  p. 


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1855  Park,  G.  J.     Leavenworth,  Kansas.     To  Crittenden  and 

Dec.  20  John  B.   Thompson.     Mob   violence   at   recent 

election;    aid  refused  by  U.  S.  troops;    expects 
aid  from  Congress;    although  a  slaveholder  op- 
poses the  principle;    denounces  the  governor's 
11  address  to  the  people."     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1855  Armstrong,   William   M.     Norfolk,    [Virginia].     To   Crit- 

Dec.  21  tenden.     Has  been  unjustly  retired  from  U.  S. 

Navy,  asks  aid.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1855  Ballenger,  Frank.     Mississippi  Rapids,  Iowa.     To  Crit- 

Dec.  24  tenden.     Peaceful   family  life;   fears   repeal   of 

Missouri  Compromise.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1855  Burnley,    A[lbert]   T.     Frankfort,    Kentucky.     To    Crit- 

Dec.  24  tenden.     Trouble  in  electing  speaker  of  Kentucky 

House  of   Representatives;  suggests  a  plan  of 
compromise;  Kentucky  politics;  local  matters; 
personals.     A.  L.  S.     5  p. 
1855  Washington,  G.  P.     [Washington,  D.  C]     To  B[enjamin] 

Dec.  24  F[ranklin]  Sands.     Order  for  delivery  of  speci- 

men tubes.     Copy.     1  p. 
1855  Sessions  vs.  Pintard.     Brief   for   defendant   by  Critten- 

Dec.  24  den.     Printed  copy.     1  p. 

1855  Jenkins,  Thornton  A.     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  B[enja- 

Dec.  25  min]  F[ranklin]  Sands.     Recommendation  of  the 

specimen  tube.     Copy.     1  p. 
1855  Morris,  C[harles].     [Washington,  D.  C]     To  John  Len- 

Dec.  25  thall.     Recommends  use  of  specimen  tubes  in- 

vented by  [Benjamin  Franklin]  Sands.     Copy, 
lp. 
1855  Letcher,  R[obert]  P[erkins].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

Dec.  27  Crittenden.     Canvass  for  Presidential  nominee; 

political  gossip;  personals.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1855  Bache,    Alexander]    D[allas].     [Washington,   D.  C]    To 

Dec.  27  B[enjamin]  F[ranklin]  Sands.     Recommends  his 

specimen  tubes  in  coast  survey  work.     Copy, 
lp. 
1855  Griffith  et  al  vs.  Bogert  et  al.     In  the  Supreme  Court  of 

Dec.  United  States.     Brief.     25  p.  and  copy  of  deed. 

4  p. 
1855  Culberson,  William  B.,   vs.  the  owners  of   the   steamer 

Dec.  Southern  Bell.    Opinion  of  the  Supreme  Court 

of  the  U.  S.     Printed.     4  p. 
[1855  ?]         Kansas :  Laws.     Resolutions  in  U.  S.  Senate  and  House 
of  Representatives  relative  to.     D'ft.     7  p. 


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[1855]  Ringgold,  Cadwalader.     Report  of  cruise  to  the  Orient 

for  scientific  purposes.     Incomplete,     p.   4-79. 

[1855?]  Kentucky,  3d  Congressional  District.  List  of  "1st  Class 
Citizens/'  giving  post-office  address,  with  occa- 
sional remarks.     24  p. 

1856             Winthrop,    R[obert]    C[harles].     Boston,    Massachusetts. 
Jan.  4  To    Crittenden.     Introduces    Charles    G[reeley] 

Loring;  his  character  and  qualifications.     A.  L.  S. 
lp. 
1856             Burnley,  A[lbert]  T.     Frankfort,  [Kentucky.]     To  Critten- 
Jan.  7  den.     Crittenden's  pretensions  for  Presidential 

nomination  growing  in  favor;  urges  publication 
of  his  letter  to  [Archibald]  Dixon  on  Nebraska 
question;  Crittenden  should  come  out  as  leader 
of  American  party  in  Congress;  sentiments  of 
[George  Denison]  Prentice.  A.  L.  S.  3  p. 
1856  Griffith's  heirs  vs.  Bogert  et  al.  Brief  and  argument  for 
Jan.  8  appellants  before  U.  S.  Supreme  Court.     D'ft. 

20  p. 
1856            Philadelphia,   Board   of  Trade.     Resolutions   approving 
Jan.  21  use  of  specimen  tube  invented  bj   B[enjamin] 

F[ranklin]  Sands.     Copy.     1  p. 
1856            Philadelphia,    Board    of   Underwriters.     Resolutions    to 
Jan.  21  Congress  approving  use  of  specimen  tubes  in- 

vented by  B[enjamin]  Ffranklin]  Sands.     Copy, 
lp. 
1856             Wilson,   A.   L.     Natchez,   [Mississippi.]     To   Crittenden. 
Jan.  22  Desires  to  retain  Crittenden  as  counsel  in  U.  S. 

Supreme  Court  for  defendants  in  case  of  Culbert- 
son  vs.  owners  of  the  Steamer  Southern  Belle. 
A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1856            Davis,  Garrett.     Paris,  [Kentucky.]     To  Albert  T.  Burn- 
Jan.  27  ley.     Davis's  position  toward  [John  Jordan]  Crit- 

tenden;   political  activity  of  Humphrey  Mar- 
shall; Davis's  ambition  for  Presidential  nomina- 
tion; opposed  to  George  Law.     Copy.     4  p. 
1856            Burnley,  A[lbert]  T.     Frankfort,  [Kentucky.]     To  Critten- 
Jan.  28  den.     Know-nothing  Convention  at  Frankfort; 

aspirations  of  [Garrett]  Davis  and  his  eventual 
defeat;  position  taken  by  Crittenden's  friends; 
bitter  contest  expected  at  election;  delegates 
elected  to  national  convention.  A.  L.  S.  16  p. 
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[1856]  Fremont,  [John  Charles]  vs  United  States.     Statement  of 

[Jan.]  the  case.     A.  D.  S.  by  Crittenden.     5  p. 

[1856]  Fremont,  John  C[harles]  vs.  United  States.     Brief.     78  p. 

[Jan.] 

1856  Fall,  P.  S.     Frankfort,  [Kentucky.]     To  Crittenden.     Re- 

Feb.  l  ceipt  of  [President's]  message;    political  com- 

ments.    A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1856  Russell,  William  H.     Harrisonville,  Missouri.     To  Critten- 

Feb.  4  den.     Politics;    presidential  canvass;    feels  cer- 

tain Crittenden  could  be  elected  if  nominated. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1856  Bramlett,  Thomas  E.     Columbia,  Kentucky.     To  Critten- 

Feb.  5  den.     Has  been  appointed  delegate  at  large  to 

National  convention,   and    desires  information; 
His  motive  and  principles.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1856  Seaton,    W[illiam]    W[inston].     To    Crittenden.     Joshua 

Feb.  6  Shaw's  claim  allowed  by  Congress,  and  later  de- 

creased by  Secretary  of  War ;  wants  full  amount. 
A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1856  Bnrnley,  Albert]  T.     Frankfort,  [Kentucky.]     To  Critten- 

Feb1.  8  den.   Correspondence  with  [Garrett]  Davis;  State 

politics;    expects  a  speech  from  Crittenden  in 
near  future.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1856  Davis,  Garrett.     Paris,  [Kentucky.]     To  Albert  T.  Burn- 

Feb.  8  ley.     Burnley  should  attend  Know-nothing  con- 

vention in  Philadelphia;  his  regard  for  Critten- 
den; course    pursued   by  Humphrey  Marshall; 
desire  for  harmony.     Copy.     4  p. 
1856  Shaffner,   Tal.   P.     New   York.     To   Crittenden.     Sends 

Feb.  10  printed  copy  of  his  response  to  the  attack  on  him 

by  the  London  " Times"  relative  to  his  article 
on  conditions  in  Russia.     A.  L.  S.  on  back  of  the 
printed  leaflet.     4  p.  in  all. 
Bnrnley,  Albert]  T.     Frankfort,   [Kentucky.]     To  Crit- 
tenden.    Humiliation   of   [Garrett]  Davis;  per- 
sonals.    A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
Harvey,  John.     Roanoke,  Missouri.     To  Crittenden.     Ad- 
vance in  value  of  Missouri  lands ;  has  offer  to  buy 
Crittenden's  land.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
Armstrong,   William   M.     Norfolk,    [Virginia.]     To   Crit- 
tenden.    Correspondence  with  Virginia  Senators 
relative   to   his   retirement  from  U.   S.    Navy. 
A.  L.  S.     1  p. 


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1856  Armstrong,    William   M.     Norfolk,    [Virginia.]     To   Crit- 

Feb.  18  tenden.     Sends  copies  of  correspondence  [with 

Garrett  Jesse  Pendergrast].     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1856  Armstrong,    William   M.     Norfolk,    [Virginia.]     To   Crit- 

Feb.  19  tenden.     Criticises  navy  board  for  retirement  of 

certain  officers.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1856  Armstrong,    William   M.     Norfolk,    [Virginia.]     To   Crit- 

Feb.  19  tenden!     Channels  used  in  sending  remonstrance 

to  U.  S.  Senate.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1856  Hopkins,    A.    F.     Mobile,    [Alabama.]'    To    Crittenden. 

Feb.  22  Crittenden  for  President;  effect  of  slave  holding 

nominee  on  election;  conventions  in  the  state. 
A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1856  Robertson,  G[eorge?].     Lexington,  [Kentucky.]     To  Cnt- 

Mar.  8  tenden.     Action  of  [Garrett]  Davis  at  Frankfort 

Convention;    nominations    at   Philadelphia    ac- 
ceptable ;  sends  copy  of  speech.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1856  Carneal,   Thomas   D[avis].     Frankfort,    [Kentucky.]     To 

Mar.  17  Crittenden.     Recommends      Capt.      [Benjamin 

Franklin]  Sands.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1856  American  Party,  Committee  of  Grand  Council.     Frank- 

Mar.  18  fort,  Kentucky.     To  the  Subordinate  Councils. 

Circular  calling  conventions  for  nomination  of 
judges  and  attorneys  by  a  committee,  7  names. 
Printed.     1  p. 
1856  Pendergrast,    G[arrett]    Jfesse].     Norfolk,    Virginia.     To 

Mar.  21  Crittenden.     Certain  papers  called  for  by  U.  S. 

Senate;  his  position  on  the  " Retiring  Board"  of 
U.  S.  Navy.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1856  Benyesse,  Jose  L.     Deed,  as  administrator  of  estate  of 

Apr.  20  Antonio  Maria  Armijo,  to  Solomon  Heydenfeldt. 

Copy.    13  p.    With  seal  of  the  county  recorder  and 
also   of  the  District  Court    of   Solano  County, 
California. 
1856  Semple,    C.    D.     San    Francisco,    [California.]     To    Crit- 

Apr.  21  tenden.     Instructions  as  to  his  case  before  the 

U.  S.  Supreme  Court.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1856  Potter,  Woodbury.     Bordentown,  New  Jersey.     To  Crit- 

Apr.  24  tenden.     Incapacity    of    [Cornelius     Kinchiloe] 

Stribling  as  naval  officer;  services  of  [William 
Branford]  Shubrick  in  Navy.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1856  Dnnscomb,  William  E.     Jefferson  City,  Missouri.     To  Crit- 

Apr.  29  tenden.     Account  against  Crittenden  for  taxes. 

A.  L.  S.     2  p. 


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1856  Letcher,  R[obert]  P[erkins].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

Apr.  29  Crittenden.     Sends  application  for  bounty  land 

warrant  for  services  in  war  of  1812;   his  enlist- 
ment; personals  and  gossip.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1856  Ievy,U[riah]P[hillips].     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     In- 

May  l  justice  done  by  the  "Board  of  fifteen;"  service 

in  U.  S.  Navy,  and  requests  for  sea  service;  com- 
ment on  an  investigation.     A.  L.  S.     5  p. 
1856  Smith,  J[ohn]  Speed.     Baltimore,  [Maryland].     To  Crit- 

May  6  tenden.     I  jaws  of  Great  Britain  on  the  retire- 

ment of  naval  officers;   denounces  recent  acts  of 
Congress.     A.  L.  S.     3  p.     Also  printed  Regula- 
tions for  Retirement  in  English  Navy.     4  p. 
1856  Park,  G.  J.     Leavenworth,  Kansas.     To  Crittenden.     De- 

May  20  plorable  condition  of  affairs  in  Kansas ;  depreda- 

tions of  proslavery  party;   aid  refused  by  U.  S. 
Army;    destiny  of  the  Union  rests  upon  the  re- 
sult; help  expected  from  Congress.   A.  L.  S.    7  p. 
1856  Lawrence,  Amos  A[dams].     Boston,  [Massachusetts].     To 

May  24  Crittenden.     Implores  Crittenden  to  use  his  in- 

fluence to  save  the  Union  by  taking  a  neutral 
stand;  his  own  feelings.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1856  Carroll,  William  Thomas.     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Crit- 

June  2  tenden.     Transmits  fee  bill  against  Henry  B. 

Shaw  et  al.     Printed  form  filled  in.     1  p. 
1856  Lord,  Daniel.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Explains  re- 

June  2  cent " speech  in  favor  of  the  Senate;"  unfortunate 

decision   of  Senate   committee;    excitement  in 
New  York  [over  the  attack  of  Preston  Smith 
Brooks  upon  Charles  Sumner].     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1856  Winthrop,  Robert  C[harles].     Boston,  Massachusetts.     To 

June  3  Crittenden.     Intense   feeling   in   New   England 

over  attack  of  [Preston  Smith]  Brooks  upon 
[Charles]  Sumner;  urges  Crittenden  to  mend 
matters,  if  possible ;  suggests  that  [Lt.  Gen.  Win- 
field]  Scott  be  sent  to  Kansas ;  laxity  of  President 
Pierce  in  Kansas  troubles ;  comment  on  national 
affairs.  A.  L.  S.  8  p. 
1856  Rose,  William  B.     Washington,  Pennsylvania.     To  Crit- 

June  11  tenden.     Favors  nomination  of  Jonathan  Knight 

for  President,  and  Kenneth  Raynor  for  Vice 
President;  advantages  of  that  ticket.  A.  L.  S. 
2  p. 


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1856  Winthrop,  Robert  C[harles].     Boston,  [Massachusetts].   To 

Juxe  13  Crittenden.     Gratified  with  resolution  of  Critten- 

den [to  send  Lt.  Gen.  Winfield  Scott  to  Kansas]; 
Crittenden  as  peacemaker  in  the  Senate.   A.  L.  S. 
4  p. 
1856  Williamson,  A.  C.     Charlotte,  North  Carolina.     To  Crit- 

Junb  14  tenden.     Suggests  a  Senate  resolution  calling  for 

publication    of   letter    of   James   Buchanan   to 
H[enry]  Clay.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1856  Armstrong,  Samuel  P.     Cincinnati,  [Ohio].     To  Critten- 

June  16  den.     Favors  electoral  ticket  of  Crittenden  and 

Millard  Fillmore  for  President  and  Vice  Presi- 
dent, respectively;  their  platform.   A.  L.  S.    2  p. 
1856  Buckingham,  L.  Amiss.     Lynchburg,  Virginia.     To  Crit- 

June  28  tenden.     Inquires  about  statements  alleged  to 

have  been  made  by  James  Buchanan  in  1815 
relative   to   Democratic   opposition   to   Federal 
Constitution.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
[1856]  Wilson,  George.     Canandaigua,  New  York.     Favors  the 

June  22  movement  to  nominate  Crittenden  for  President; 

compromise  measures.     Extract.     2  p. 
1856  Whiting,  William  B.     West  Tisbury,  Massachusetts.     To 

JUNE  24  Crittenden.     Injustice  done  him  by  the  Retiring 

Board  of  U.  S.  Navy;  his  services  on  African 
coast  and  in  Japan  Expedition;  ill  will  of  Com- 
modore [Matthew  Calbraith]  Perry.  A.  L.  S. 
4  p. 

1856  Dnncan,  H.  T.     Lexington,  Kentucky.     To  Crittenden. 

June  24  Receipt  of  public  documents;   approves  of  send- 

ing [Lt.  Gen.  Winfield]  Scott  to  Kansas;    presi- 
dential campaign.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1856  Badger,  George  E.     Raleigh,  [North  Carolina].     To  Crit- 

JuNE  25  tenden.     Claim  for  bounty  land;    family  mat- 

ters; personals.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1856  Letcher,  R[obert]  P[erkins].     Blue  Licks,  [Kentucky].     To 

JuLY   1  Crittenden.     His  health;   presidential  campaign 

in  Kentucky;    Fillmore  expected  to  carry  the 
state;    discouraging  for  Buchanan;    comment. 
A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1856  McClelland,  R[obert].     Washington,  D.  C.     To  Critten- 

JuLY  2  den.     Sends  decision  on  claim  of  Major  John 

Crittenden  for  half  pay.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 


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1856  Curtis,  George  T[icknor].     Boston,  [Massachusetts].     To 

JuLY  3  Crittenden.     Desires  to  know  [Millard]  Fillmore's 

political  strength  as  Presidential  nominee;  "Old 
Line  Whigs''  of  Massachusetts  to  hold  conven- 
tion; neither  [John  Charles]  Fremont  nor  [James] 
Buchanan  acceptable.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1856  Crittenden,   Alexander]   P.     San   Francisco,    California. 

JuLY  4  To  Crittenden.     Lawless  motives  of  a  secret  mob ; 

their  violent  acts;    denounces  actions  of  naval 
and  army  officers;    expects  aid  from  Congress. 
A.  L.  S.     12  p. 
1856  Curtis,    George   T[icknor].     Boston,   Massachusetts.     To 

JuLY  10  Crittenden.     Political  complexion  of  New  Eng- 

land;   Presidential  campaign  in  Massachusetts; 
Curtis's   principles.     A.   L.    S.     2   p.     Printed: 
Coleman,  Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871 ;  II,  130. 
1856  Grinnell,   M[oses]  H[icks].     New  York.     To  Crittenden. 

July  15  Introduces  [Richard  B.]  Glasier;    his  character 

and  abilities.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1856  Inman,  William.     Clovesville,  New  York.     To  Crittenden. 

JuLY  17  Calls  attention  to  an  American  imprisoned  in 

Austria.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1856  Bartlett,   Washington  A.     New  York.     To   Crittenden. 

JuLY  18  Fears  are  realized  by  bill  of  [Stephen  Russell] 

Mallory;   gratitude  to  Crittenden  and  others  for 
aid  to  retired  officers  of  U.  S.  Navy.     A.  L.  S. 
2  p. 
1856  Winthrop,    Robert    C[harles].     Boston,    [Massachusetts]. 

JuLY  18  To  Crittenden.     Wretched  condition  of  state  and 

national  politics;  personals.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1856  Crittenden,  Alexander]  P.     San  Francisco,  California.    To 

July21  Crittenden.     Continued    unlawful    acts    of    the 

" Vigilance  Committee";    threaten  to  seize  the 
officers  of  the  municipality;    fears  bloodshed; 
complains    of    [Brig.    Gen.    John    Ellis]   Wool. 
A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1856  Van  Derbilt,  C[ornelius].     Washington,  D.  C.     To  Crit- 

JuLY  22  tenden.     Invitation  to  visit  the  steamer  Vander- 

Ult.    L.  S.     1  p. 
1856  Conkling,  Amelian.     Buffalo,  New  York.     To  Crittenden. 

JuLY  24  Invitation  to  visit  Buffalo.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1856  Bickley,   George  W.   L.     Portsmouth,   Ohio.     To   Crit- 

July25  tenden.     Rapid    growth    of    sectional    politics; 


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intention   to    publish    a   newspaper   edited   by 
many  conservative  writers.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1856  Mason,  J[ohn]  Y[oung].     Paris,  [France].     To  Crittenden. 

July  30  Visit  of  Ann  Mary  Coleman  to  Europe;  Congress 

should  put  the  legation  at  Paris  on  equal  footing 
with  that  at  London;  social  and  political  affairs 
of  United  States.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1856  Letcher,  R[obert]  P[erkins].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

July  30  Crittenden.     Personal  view  of  Presidential  cam- 

paign in  Kentucky ;  rumor  of  money  raised  to  buy 
votes.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1856  Badger,  George  E.     Raleigh,  [North  Carolina].     To  Crit- 

Aug.  9  tenden.     Receipt   of   land  warrant  for  bounty 

land;  ridicules  his  own  army  service;    personals. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1856  Burke,   G.     New  Orleans,   [Louisiana].     To  Crittenden. 

Aug.  10  Rumor  that  [Millard]  Fillmore  has  withdrawn 

from  the  Presidential  campaign;  questions  raised 
by  the  other  candidates.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1856  Atkinson,  Robert  J.     Washington,  D.  C.     To  Jefferson 

Aug.  12  Davis.     Suspended  accounts  of  Charles  A.  Fuller 

in  charge  of  improvements  on  the  Red  River. 
Copy.     4  p. 
1856  Semple,  C.  D.     Colusa,  California.     To  Crittenden.     Real 

Aug.  12  estate  matters;   expects  large  majority  for  [Mil- 

lard] Fillmore  at  next  election.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1856  Anonymous.     Detroit,    Michigan.     To    Crittenden.     Re- 

Aug.  25  cruits  sent  to  Kansas  by  abolitionists;  crisis  in 

Congress.     L.  S.  "Old  Kentucky."     4  p. 
1856  Georgia    Citizens.     Atlanta,    [Georgia].     To    Crittenden. 

Aug.  28  Invitation  to  address  a  mass  meeting  held  by 

friends  of  "Fillmore,  Donelson  and  The  Union." 
L.  S.     By  7  names   in  one  handwriting,  com- 
mittee.    2  p. 
1856  Wadsworth,  W[illiam]  H[enry].     Maysville,   [Kentucky]. 

Sept-  5  To  Crittenden.     Approves  Crittenden's  course  in 

the  Senate;  its  effect  upon  the  country;  invita- 
tion to  barbecue.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1856  Schley,  William.     Baltimore,  [Maryland].     To  Crittenden. 

Sept.  23  Crittenden's  friend  Temple;  perplexed  about  re- 

sult of  Presidential  campaign;  personal  feelings 
toward  the  various  candidates.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 


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1856  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Bowling  Green,  [Kentucky]. 

Oct.  9  To  Elizabeth  Crittenden;  his  debate  with  Ewing 

of  Nashville;  near  end  of  engagements;  cordial 
receptions.     A.  L.  S.     2  p.     Printed:  Coleman, 
Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871;  11,131. 
1856  Condict,     Lewis.     Morristown,    New    Jersey.     To    Crit- 

Oct.  13  tenden.     Comment   on   Presidential   campaign; 

comparative  strength  of  the  candidates.  A.  L.  S. 
2  p. 
1856  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Louisville,  [Kentucky].     To 

Oct.  19  Elizabeth  Crittenden.     Safe  arrival;  to  deliver 

an  address;  desires  her  presence  in  Louisville; 
also  desires  [Robert  Perkins]  Letcher.     A.  L.  S. 
2    p.     Printed:  Coleman,    Life    of    Crittenden, 
Phila.,  1871;  II,  132. 
1856  Letcher,  R[obert]  P[erkins].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

Oct.  20  Crittenden.     Impossible  to  join  him  in  Louisville; 

money  and  fraud  in  state  election;  interview 
with  [Millard]  Fillmore;  suggests  that  Crittenden 
speak  at  Rochester,  New  York.  A.  L.  S.  3  p. 
Printed:  Coleman,  Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila., 
1871;  II,  132. 
1856  Comegys,J.  P.     Dover,  Delaware.    To  Crittenden.    Death 

Nov.  10  of  John  M[iddleton]  Clayton.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1856  Todd,  C[harles]  S[cott].     Shelbyville,  Kentucky.     To  Crit- 
Nov.  25  tenden.     Illness  of  Todd's  son;  personal  claims 

against   the   United   States;     division   of   their 
estate.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
[1856]  Nficholas],  S[amuel]  S[mith].     [Louisville,  Kentucky.]    To 

Dec-  2  Crittenden.     Party  control  in  Congress;   fate  of 

the  country.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
[1857?]         Napier,  Lady!     [Washington,  D.  C]     To  Elizabeth  Crit- 
JAN-  30  tenden.     Answer  to  invitation  to  attend  soiree  at 

National  Hotel.     A.  L.  in  3d  person.     1  p. 

1857  Cheney,  T.  Apolian.     Leon,  New  York.     To  Crittenden. 
Feb  .  17  Admiration  for  Crittenden ;  requests  public  docu- 
ments;    incloses    article    written    by    Cheney. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1857  Sweringen,  J[ames]  T.     St.  Louis,  [Missouri].     To  Critten- 

Mar-  13  den.     Statement  of  certain  suits  against  Critten- 

den and  wife;  real  estate  matters.  A.  L.  S.  4  p. 
Also  list  showing  increase  in  value  of  Crittenden's 
property.     1  p. 


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1357  Todd,  L.  B.     Lexington,  Kentucky.     To  Crittenden.    Ap- 

Mar.  23  proves  of  Crittenden's  sentiments  on  the  Kansas 

constitution;  personals.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1857  Mansfield,  Ohio,  Citizens.     To  Crittenden  and  John  Bell. 

Apr.  17  Resolution  of  United  Americans  approving  of 

their  vote  against  admission  of  Kansas  under  the 
Lecompton  constitution.     A.  D.  S.  by  J.  N.  Sny- 
der, sachem. 
1857  Botts,  William  Stone.     Receipt  for  costs  in  case  of  Boy- 

Jult  18  reau  vs.  Campbell  et  al.     A.  D.  S.     1  p. 

1857  Botts,  William  Stone.     Certificate  that  a  copy  of  the  rec- 

July  ord  in  case  of  Campbell  et  al.  vs.  Boyreau  had 

been  sent  to  Supreme  Court  of  U.  S.     A.  D.  S. 
1  p.     Seal  of  U.  S.  District  Court  of  California 
attached. 
1857  Botts,  William  Stone.     Affidavit  before  George  P.  John- 

Oct.  16  stone  that  a  copy  of  record  in  the  case  of  Camp- 

bell et  al.  vs.  Boyreau  had  been  sent  to  the  Su- 
preme Court  of  the  U.  S.     A.  D.  S.     2  p. 
1857  Crittenden,  Alexander]  P.     San  Francisco,  California.    To 

Oct.  18  Crittenden.     Urges  confirmation  of  Richard  Ro- 

man as  Appraiser  General  of  California;  his  op- 
position;  his  character  and  abilities.     A.  L.  S. 
3  p. 
Russell,  John  W.     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To  Crittenden. 
Desires  aid  in  adjusting  his  accounts  as  U.  S* 
Agent.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
Gillespie,  Eugene  F.     Sacramento,  [California].     To  Crit- 
tenden.    Desires  confirmation  of  title  to  certain 
California  lands ;  full  statement  of  circumstances ; 
fee.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
Badger,  George  E.     Raleigh,  [North  Carolina].     To  Crit- 
tenden.    Intended  visit  to  Washington,  D.  C; 
personals.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
Arthur,  N[athaniel]  C.     Wheeling,  Virginia.     To  Critten- 
den.    Recommends  appointment  of  Rev.  R.  A. 
Arthur  as  chaplain  to  U.  S.  Senate.     A.  L.  S. 
lp. 
New  England  Society  of  the  City  of  New  York.     To  Crit- 
tenden.    Invitation  to  a  dinner.     L.  S.  by  E.  D. 
Morgan,  chairman.     1  p. 
Washington,  Lewis  W.     Beall-Air,  Va.     To  Crittenden. 
Desires  advice  with  reference  to  [George  Wash- 


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ington's]   Farewell  Address;    has  discovered   a 
draft  by    [Alexander]  Hamilton;    invitation   to 
Crittenden  and  party  of  friends  to  visit  him.     A. 
L.  S.     3  p. 
1857  Crittenden,  Alexander]  P.     San  Francisco,  [California]. 

Dec.  20  To  Crittenden.     Title  of  Barron,  Forbes  &  Co. 

to    the    New   Almaden   Mine;     legal    business. 
A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
[1857]  Kansas     Constitution.     Memoranda   showing   fraudulent 

Dec.  21  votes  for  Lecompton  constitution  by  precincts. 

iP. 

1857  Yerger,  George  S.     New  Orleans,  [Louisiana].     Report  of 

Dec.  22  the  board  of  directors  of  the  Southern  Pacific 

Railroad  Company.     Printed.     1  p. 

1857  Letcher,  R[obert]  P[erkins].  Frankfort,  [Kentucky].  To 
Dec.  26  Crittenden.  Senatorial  election  will  not  be  post- 
poned; [Lazarus  Whitehead]  Powell  "to  be  the 
man  &  a  miserable  choice";  split  between 
[Stephen  Arnold]  Douglas  and  President  Bu- 
chanan; fraud  in  the  Lecompton  constitution. 
A.  L.  S.  4  p.  Printed:  Coleman,  Life  of  Crit- 
tenden, Phila.,  1871;  II,  141. 

Bartlett,  Washington]  A.     New  York.     To  Crittenden. 

Circumstances    connected    with    his    retirement 

from  U.  S.  Navy;    operations  of  the  Retiring 

Board.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
Russell,  John  W.     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To  Crittenden. 

General  account  while  acting  as  U.  S.   agent; 

desires  aid  in  settlement.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
Todd,    C[harles]   S[cott].     New   Orleans,   Louisiana.     To 

Crittenden.     Encloses    report    of    president    of 

Southern  Pacific  Railroad ;  desires  that  Congress 

favor  them.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
[1857]  Revolutionary  pensions.     Memoranda    taken    in    U.    S. 

Senate  relative  to  speeches  and  bill  referring  to 

same.     8  p. 

1858  Russell,  William  H.     Independence,  Missouri.     To  Crit- 
Jan.  l  tenden.  Claim  for  expenses  as  inspector.  A.L.  S. 

3  p. 
1858  Morris,  Walter  J.     Richmond,  [Kentucky].     To  Critten- 

Jan.  2  den.     Requests    public    documents.     A.    L.    S. 

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1858  Jones,  Thomas  L.     Newport,  Kentucky.     To  Crittenden. 

Jan.  3  Introduces  John  T.  Washington  who  desires  ap- 

pointment in  U.  S.  Army;    his  character  and 
qualifications.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1858  Randolph,  Joseph  F[itz].     Trenton,  New  Jersey.     To  Crit- 

Jan.  15  tenden.     Force    of  the  Douglas   schism;    New 

Jersey  politics  and  prospects.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1858  Crittenden,  E[ugene]  W[ilkinson].     Account  with  the  U.  S. 

Jan.  15  A.  D.  S.     2  p. 

1858  Manson  vs.  Pratt.     In  the  Sixth  District  Court  of  Califor- 

Jan.  16  nia.     Deposition    of    John    A.    Sutter.     Copy. 

10  p.     Seal  of  court  attached. 
1858  Carneal,    Thomas    D.     Washington,    [D.    C]     Financial 

Jan.  17  matters;   investments.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1858  Minge,  C[harles]  H.     Mobile,  [Alabama].     To  Crittenden. 

Jan.  20  Introduces  Troy,   an   artist;    his  recent  work. 

A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1858  Sargent,   John   0[sborne].     New  York.     To  Crittenden. 

Jan.  21  Urges  passage  of  bill  in  favor  of  John  Ericsson. 

A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1858  Winchester  Citizens,  Virginia.     To   Crittenden.     Invita- 

Jan.  22  tion  to  a  dinner  on  Feb.  22.     L.  S.  by  J.  H.  Sher- 

rard,  W.  Baker  Miller,  and  L.  T.  Moore.     L.  S. 
lp. 
1858  Bigelow,  John  P.     Boston,  [Massachusetts].     To  Critten- 

Jan.  23  den.     Encloses  his  inaugural  speech  as  mayor  of 

Boston.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1858  The  Eighth  Ward  Pioneer  Clay  Club  of  New  York.     To 

Jan.  27  Crittenden.     Invitation  to  annual  ball.     A.  L.  S. 

by  James  M.  Murray,  president.     A.  L.  S.    1  p. 
1858  Armstrong,  William  M.     Norfolk,  [Virginia].     To  Critten- 

Jan.  28  den.     Injustice  done  him;  health  of  his  brother. 

A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1858  East  Baltimore  Lyceum.     Baltimore,  Maryland.     To  Crit- 

Jan.  29  tenden.     Notification  of  his  election  as  honorary 

member.     A.  L.  S.  by  P.  Leary,  Jr.,  correspond- 
ing secretary.     1  p. 
1858  Fenton,  Charles  W.     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Crittenden. 

Feb-  1  Desires  a  contribution  toward  the  support  of  the 

"American."     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1858  Atkinson,  Robert  J.     [Washington,  D.  C]     To  Crittenden. 

Feb-  3  Explanation  of  amounts  disallowed  in  accounts  of 


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John  W.  Russell  for  construction  and  repair  of 
snag  boats.     L.  S.     3  p. 
1858  Segar,  Joseph  E.     [Richmond]  Virginia.     To  Crittenden. 

Feb.  4  Recommends  appointment  of  J.  J.  Simpkins  as 

collector  for  port  of  Norfolk;   his  character  and 
abilities.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
[1858]  Nicholas],  S[amuel]  S[mith].     [Louisville,  Kentucky.]    To 

Feb.  9  Crittenden.     Buchanan's  dogma  of  popular  sov- 

ereignty; effect  upon  Democratic  party.   A.  L.  S. 
2  p. 
1858  Philomathean  Society  of  Cumberland  University.     Leb- 

Feb.  9  anon,  Tennessee.     To  Crittenden.     Notification 

of  his  election  as  honorary  member.     A.  L.  S.  by 
Alexander  Allison,  corresponding  secretary.     1  p. 
1858  Appleton,  D.  and  Co.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     De- 

Feb.  12  sire  material  for  his  biography  in  the   "New 

American  Cyclopaedia."     L.  S.     2  p. 
1858  Bard,   Henry  C.     B[aton]   Rouge,   Louisiana.     To  Crit- 

Feb.  12  tenden.     Desires  advice  about  the  practice  of 

law.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1858  Thalian    Society    of    Oglethorpe    University.     Talmage, 

Feb.  20  Georgia.     To    Crittenden.     Notification    of    his 

election  as  an  honorary  member.     Printed  L.  S. 
by  J.  L.  McBride. 
1858  Buckner,  S[imon]  B[olivar].     Louisville,  Kentucky.     To 

Feb.  22  Crittenden.     His  defense  of  [Brig.]  Gen.  [Gideon 

Johnson]   Pillow    and    [Lieut.]   Gen.    [Winfield] 
Scott  in  newspaper  articles.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1858  Union  Literary  Society,  of  Pleasant  Ridge  College.      To 

Feb.  23  Crittenden.     His  election  as  honorary  member. 

A.  L.  S.  by  M.  J.  Moore,  secretary.     1  p. 
1858  Letcher,  R[obert]  P[erkins].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

Feb.  25  Crittenden.       The   Kansas   question;     criticises 

President  Buchanan;  personals.     A.  L.  S.      3  p. 
Printed:    Coleman,   Life  of  Crittenden,   Phila., 
1871;  II,  143. 
1858  Scott,   Winfield.     Washington,    [D.   C]    To   Crittenden. 

Feb.  26  Memorial  of  widow  of  late  Col.  [William]  Turn- 

bull;  Col.  Turnbull's  services  in  Mexico.     L.  S. 
2   p.      Printed:    Coleman,  Life   of  Crittenden, 
Phila.,  1871;    II,  144. 
1858  Wing,  Freeman.      La  Mine,  Missouri.      To  Crittenden. 

Feb.  27  Real  estate  matters.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 


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1858  Jaquess,   J.   B.     Petersburgh,   Indiana.     To   Crittenden. 

Mar.  1  Deplorable  condition  of  national  politics;  scheme 

for  a  compromise.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1858  Friends,  Religious  Society  of.      New  York.     Memorial  to 

Mar.  4  Congress    against    the    extension    of    slavery. 

Lithograph.     1  p. 
1858  Morris,  B.  S.     Chicago,  Illinois.     To  Crittenden.     Senti- 

Mar.  7  ments  on  the  Lecompton  Constitution;  attitude 

of  President  Buchanan.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1858  Buckner,  S[imon]  B[olivar].     Louisville,  Kentucky.     To 

Mar.  7  Crittenden.     Incloses   criticism   of    attitude  of 

Gideon  J[ohnson]  Pillow.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1858  Evans,    W.    F.     Glasgow,    Kentucky.     To    Crittenden. 

Mar.  12  Murder  of  his  brother  Dr.  H.  L.  Evans  in  mas- 

sacre of  General  Crabb   and  party  in  Mexico. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1858  Carneal,    Thomas   D.     Frankfort,    Kentucky.     To   Crit- 

Mar.  12  tenden.     Personals  and  gossip.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1858  Combs,    Leslie.     Lexington,  Kentucky.     To    Crittenden. 

Mar.  16  The  "attempted  Lecompton  villainy "  will  be 

ruinous.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1858  Letcher,  R[obert]  Pferkins].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

Mar.  16  Crittenden.     Opposes  President  Buchanan's  at- 

titude toward  the  Kansas  question;    sympathy 
for  [Albert  T.]  Burnley.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1858  Johnson,  P.  B.     Syracuse,  New  York.     To  Crittenden. 

Mar.  18  Requests  copy  of    recent  speech;    Crittenden's 

services  to  the  country.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1858  Kimball,  John.     Putney,  Vermont.     To  Crittenden.    Ad- 

Mar.  18  miration  for  [Henry]  Clay  and  Crittenden;  com- 

ment on  Crittenden's  recent  speech  on  Kansas 
question.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1858  Ewers,  Tallmadge.     Buffalo,  New  York.     To  Crittenden. 

Mar.  18  Admiration  for  Crittenden's  principles;  requests 

copy  of  recent  speech.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1858  Furlong,  J.  Kennedy.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Re- 

Mar-  18  quests  copy  of  Crittenden's  speech  on  Kansas 

question.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1858  Hunt,    Washington.     New    York.     To    Crittenden.     Re- 

Mar.  18  joices   on   reading   Crittenden's   speech   on   the 

Kansas  question;  effect  on  the  conservatives; 
invitation  to  his  house  at  Lockport.  A.  L.  S. 
4  p.  Printed :  Co  eman,  Life  of  Crittenden, 
Phila.,  1871;  II,  147. 


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1858  Curtis,  George  T[icknor].     Boston,  [Massachusetts].     To 

Mar.  18  Crittenden.       Praise    for    Crittenden's     recent 

speech;    invitation   to   visit  Curtis;    personals. 
A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1858  Edwards,  Jonathan.     Troy,  New  York.     To  Crittenden. 

Mar.  18  Congratulations  on  recent  speech ;   comment  on 

factions  of  the  north;    admiration  for  the  sons 
of  Kentucky.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1858  Bowly,  Daniel.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Transmits 

Mar.  19  resolutions  of  Council  of  15th  Ward  of  New  York 

city,   approving  of  Crittenden's  course  toward 
admission  of  Kansas.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1858  Goodwin,  M.  B.      Franklin,  New  Hampshire.      To  Crit- 

Mar.  19  tenden.      Comments  upon  Crittenden's  speech 

on  the  Kansas  question.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1858  Dana,    Charles.     New    York.     To    Crittenden.     Compli- 

Mar.  19  ments  Crittenden  on  his  recent  speech;   list  of 

names   to   whom   he    wishes   copies   of   speech 
mailed.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1858  Malcom,  Thomas  S.     Philadelphia.     To  Crittenden.     Re- 

Mar.  19  quests  copies  of  Crittenden's  "Anti-Lecompton 

speech."     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1858  Nicholls,  William  S.     Georgetown,  D.  C.     To  Crittenden. 

Mar.  19  Requests  copies  of  Crittenden's  speech  on  Kan- 

sas question.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
[1858]  Putnam,  James  O.     Buffalo,  New  York.     To  Crittenden. 

Mar.  19  Gratitude  for  his  speech  against  the  Lecompton 

constitution;    desires  a  printed  copy.     A.  L.  S. 
3  p. 

1858  Myers,  Persifor  F;    Philadelphia.     To  Crittenden.     De- 

Mar-  19  sires   copy   of  Crittenden's   speech   on   Kansas 

question;    admires  his  statesmanship.     A.  L.  S. 
lp. 
1858  Voorhes,  John  R.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Desires 

Mar.  19  copy  of  Crittenden's  speech  of   17th  inst.;    is 

gratified  with  brief  sketch  of  it.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1858  Avery,  William.     Buttermilk  Falls,  New  York.     To  Crit- 

Mar-  19  tenden.     Desires  copies  of  Crittenden's  speech  to 

circulate  in  the  neighborhood.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1858  Bacon,  James  W.     Philadelphia.     To  Crittenden.     Con- 

Mar.  19  gratulations  upon  Crittenden's  speech  on  the  ad- 

mission of  Kansas ;  desires  a  cadetship  for  his  son 
at  West  Point.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 


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1858  Murphy,  William  D.     Albany,  New  York.     To  Critten- 

Mar.  20  den.     Approves  of  speech  [on  the  Kansas  ques- 

tion] ;  sends  copy  of  his  own  speech.    A.  L.  S.    2  p. 
1858  Curtis,  E.  W.    Geddes,  New  York.    To  Crittenden.    Hopes 

Mar.  20  Congress  will  follow  the  course  laid  down  in  Crit- 

tenden's recent  speech.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1858  Williamson,  Brainerd.    Philadelphia.    To  Crittenden.    De- 

Mar.  20  sires  copies  of  Crittenden's  speech  on  Kansas 

question ;  praise  for  the  course  he  has  laid  down ; 
rejoicing  among  the  old  Whigs.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1858  Sargent,   John   0[sborne].     New  York.     To  Crittenden. 

Mar.  20  Congratulations  on  speech  on  Kansas  question ; 

desires  copies  of  it.     A.  L.  S.     2  p.     Printed: 
Coleman,  Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871 ;  II,  147. 
1858  Patterson,  R[obert?].   Philadelphia.    ToCrittenden.    Sends 

Mar.  20  a  pamphlet  on  the  Army.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1858  Emerson,  G[ouveneur].     Philadelphia.     To  Elizabeth  Crit- 

Mar.  20  tenden.     Offers  congratulations  to  [John  Jordan] 

Crittenden  on  his  speech  on  Kansas  question; 
comment  on  the  result.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1858  Davis,  W.  B.     Wilmington,  [North  Carolina?]     To  Crit- 

Mar.  21  tenden  and  12  others.     Discussion  of  the  slavery 

question  in  the  South;  designs  of  Northern  abo- 
litionists;    admissions   of   Daniel   Webster   and 
others.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1858  Davis,  W.  B.     Wilmington,  [North  Carolina?]     To  Crit- 

Mar.  21  tenden   and  4   others.      His   former   advice   to 

various  Southern  Members  of  Congress.     A.  L.  S. 
lp. 
1858  Knerr,  Levi  P.     Reading,  Pennsylvania.     To  Crittenden. 

Mar.  21  Desires  copy  of  Crittenden's  speech  on  the  Le- 

compton  constitution.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1858  Huntington,  E.  M.     Terre  Haute,  [Indiana].     To  Critten- 

Mar.  21  den.     Desires  a  copy  of  Crittenden's  speech  on 

the  Lecompton  Constitution;    sentiment  of  the 
people  of  Indiana;  President  Buchanan's  course 
unpopular  in  Indiana.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1858  Harrison,  J[ohn]  Scott.     North  Bend,  [Ohio].     To  Critten- 

Mar.  22  den.     Praise  for  speech  [on  the  Kansas  ques- 

tion]; comment.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1858  Harlan,  J[ames].     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To  Crittenden. 

Mar.  22  Approves  Crittenden's  remarks  on  the  Kansas 

question;    prospects  of  the  next  state  election. 
A.  L.  S.     1  p. 


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1858  Vanderbilt,  William  H[enry].     Staten  Island,  New  York. 

Mar.  22  To  Crittenden.     Effect  of  Crittenden's  speech 

[on  the  Kansas  question];  subject  explained  to 

the  conservatives;  requests  copy  of  speech  that 

he  may  reprint  it.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1858  Johnson,  M[adison]  C.     Lexington,  Kentucky.     To  Crit- 

Mar.  22  tenden.     Approves    of    the    course    taken    by 

Crittenden  toward  admission  of  Kansas ;  national 

and  state  politics;  outline  for  platform  for  a  new 

party.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

Harrison,  J[ohn]  Scott.  North  Bend,  [Ohio].  To  Crit- 
tenden. Appreciates  Crittenden's  course  to- 
ward admission  of  Kansas;  confidence  of  the 
American  party.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

Corwine,  K[ichard]  M.  Cincinnati,  Ohio.  To  Crittenden. 
Praise  for  Crittenden's  speech  on  the  Lecompton 
Constitution.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

Tyler,  B.  O.  Trenton,  New  Jersey.  To  Crittenden. 
Requests  copy  of  Crittenden's  speech  on  the 
Kansas  question.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

Tyler,  Joseph  C.  Boston,  Massachusetts.  To  Crittenden. 
Approbation  of  Crittenden's  course  toward  ad- 
mission of  Kansas;  desires  a  copy  of  his  speech. 
A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

Jonas,  A[braham].  Quincy,  Illinois.  To  Crittenden. 
Satisfaction  and  delight  in  reading  Crittenden's 
speech  on  Kansas  question;  approval  of  Whigs 
of  Illinois.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

Donehoo,  John  R.  Fair  view,  Virginia.  To  Crittenden. 
Desires  to  know  Crittenden's  full  name;  a  friend 
has  named  his  son  after  Crittenden.  A.  L.  S. 
lp. 

Crawford,  C.  P.  Americus,  Georgia.  To  Crittenden. 
Desires  copy  of  Crittenden's  speech  on  Kansas 
question;  has  always  looked  to  Crittenden  as  a 
political  teacher.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

Ely,  Adriel.  Watertown,  New  York.  To  Crittenden. 
Desires  copy  of  Crittenden's  recent  speech; 
political  sentiments.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

Hodges,  APbert]  G[allatin].  Frankfort,  Kentucky.  To 
Crittenden.  Pleasure  and  satisfaction  in  reading 
Crittenden's  speech  on  admission  of  Kansas; 
admiration  for  Crittenden.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 


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1858             Willcox,  Lyman  G.     Detroit,  Michigan.     To  Crittenden. 
Mar.  23  Desires    copy    of    Crittenden's    speech    on    the 

Kansas  question.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1858             Moore,  Henry  D.     Philadelphia.     To  Crittenden.    Desires 
Mar.  23  copies   of   Crittenden's   speech   on   the   Kansas 

question.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1858             Clisbee,  Charles.     Cassopolis,  Michigan.     To  Crittenden. 
Mar.  24  Desires  copy  of  Crittenden's  speech  on  the  Kan- 

sas question.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
L1858]           Mathews,  R.  Stockett.     Baltimore,  [Maryland].     To  Crit- 
Mar.  24  tenden.     Desires  copy  of  Crittenden's  speech  on 

the  Kansas  question.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1858             Tyler,  Oscar.     Albany,  New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Ex- 
Mar.  24  citement  over  position  taken  by  Crittenden  in 
the  Kansas  question;    his  growing  popularity. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1858             Dean,  Henry  Clay.     Brownsville,  Pennsylvania.     To  Crit- 
Mar.  24  tenden.     Gratitude  for  Crittenden's  recent  speech 
on  the  Lecompton  constitution.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1858             Pirtle,    Henry.     Louisville,    Kentucky.     To    Crittenden. 
Mar.  24                       Praises  Crittenden's  course  toward  admission  of 
Kansas;    attitude  of  President  Buchanan  and 
others.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1858             Williams,   John   Howard.     New  York.     To   Crittenden. 
Mar.  24  Comment  on  Crittenden's  course  on  the  Kansas 
question.     A.  L.  S.     5  p. 
1858             Evans,  Stockton  H.     Philadelphia.     To  Crittenden.    Asks 
Mar.  24  for  copies  of  Crittenden's  speech  on  the  admis- 
sion of  Kansas.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1858             Gamble,  T.  B.     Indiana,  Pennsylvania.     To  Crittenden. 
Mar.  24  Desires  copy  of  Crittenden's  speech  on  admission 
of  Kansas.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1858             Hord,  Francis  T.     Maysville,  Kentucky.     To  Crittenden. 
Mar.  24  Comment  on  Crittenden's  speech  on  the  Kansas 
question;   desires  a  copy.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1858             Woods,  Harry.     Pittsburgh,  [Pennsylvania].     To  Critten- 
Mar.  25  den.     Orders  100  copies  of  Crittenden's  speech 
on   the   Kansas   question;    is   a   candidate  for 
sheriff.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1858             Obear,  Joseph  F.     Boston,  Massachusetts.     To  Critten- 
Mar.  25  den.     Inquires  about  French  Spoliation  Claims. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
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1858  Pleasants,   William  H.     Richmond,   Virginia.     To  Crit- 

Mar.  25  tenden.     Desires  copy  of  Crittenden's  speech  on 

the  Kansas  question.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1858  Baldwin,  S[ummerfield].     Baltimore,  Maryland.     To  Crit- 

Mar.  25  tenden.     Desires  copy  of  Crittenden's  speech  on 

Kansas  question;  political  preferences.     A.  L.  S. 
lp. 
1858  Aydelott,  William  J.     New  Church,  Virginia.     To  Critten- 

Mar.  26  den.     Desires   copy  of  Crittenden's   speech  on 

Kansas  question.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1858  Myers,    Alexander    W.     Meadville,     Pennsylvania.     To 

Mar.  26  Crittenden.     General  interest  taken  in  Critten- 

den's   speech    on    the    admission    of    Kansas. 
A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1858  Echols,  Marcus  W.     Wheeling,  Virginia.     To  Crittenden. 

Mar.  27  Desires  copies  of  Crittenden's  speech  on  Kansas 

question.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1858  Benson,  S.  B.     Waterford,  Pennsylvania.     To  Crittenden. 

Mar.  27  Praise  for  Crittenden's  speech  on  Kansas  ques- 

tion;  Crittenden's  growing  popularity;   politics. 
A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1858  Hunton,  L.     New  Orleans,   [Louisiana].     To  Crittenden. 

Mar.  27  Admiration  for  Crittenden's  speech  on  Kansas 

question ;  will  visit  Europe,  and  desires  letters  of 
introduction.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1858  Pollard,  Edward.     Port  Gibson,  Mississippi.     To  Critten- 

Mar.  28  den.     Desires   appointment   as   surgeon  in   the 

Army.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1858  Korponay,    Gabriel    de.     Philadelphia.     To    Crittenden. 

Mar.  28  One  hundred  picked  men  desire  to  join  U.  S. 

Army  in  case  of  emergency.     L.  S.     1  p. 
1858  Dawson,  Andrew  H.  H.     Savannah,  Georgia.     To  Critten- 

Mar.  28  den.     Is  thrilled  by  Crittenden's  speech  on  Kan- 

sas question;  intended  lectures.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1858  Gaylord,    Harvey    K.     Geneva,    Ohio.     To    Crittenden. 

Mar.  29  Recommends  distribution  of  Crittenden's  speech 

on  Kansas  Bill;   desires  a  copy.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1858  Pierse,  A.     St.  Paul,  Minnesota.     To   Crittenden.     Ap- 

Mar.  29  proval  of  Crittenden's  speech  on  Kansas  ques- 

tion; desires  a  copy.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1858  Barrell,  Almond.     South  Hartford,  New  York.     To  Crit- 

Mar.  29  tenden.     Desires  copies  of  Crittenden's  recent 

speeches   on   Kansas   question;   Crittenden  has 
won  laurels  in  the  North.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 


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1858  Ritchie,  David.    Washington,  [D.  C]    To  Crittenden.   En- 

Mar.  29  closes  note  from  Henry  Woods.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1858  Redman,  Joseph.     Haddonfield,  New  Jersey.     To  Critten- 

Mar-  29  den.     Desires  copy  of  Crittenden's  speech  on  the 

Kansas   question;    Crittenden's   patriotism  and 
fall    of    President    Buchanan's    administration. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1858  Reese,  D.  A.     Monticello,  Georgia.     To  Crittenden.     De- 

Mar.  29  sires  copies  of  recent  speeches  on  Kansas  ques- 

tion.    A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1858  Chambers,   Richard.     Dover,  Delaware.     To  Crittenden. 

Mar-  29  Desires  copies  of  Crittenden's  speech  on  Kansas 

question.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1858  Letcher,  R[obert]  P[erkins].     Frankfort  [Kentucky].     To 

Mar.  29  Crittenden.     Attitude   of  [Daniel  Carmichael?] 

Wickliffe  toward  Lecompton  Constitution;  feel- 
ing of  various  Kentucky  newspapers;  Critten- 
den's course ;  sympathy  for  position  of  President 
Buchanan.  A.  L.  S.  4  p. 
Carpenter,  Sam.  Memphis,  Tennessee.  To  Crittenden. 
Effect  of  Crittenden's  speech  on  the  Kansas  ques- 
tion; desires  copies  of  certain  public  documents; 
personals.  A.  L.  S.  3  p. 
Allen,  J.  W.  Borden  town,  New  Jersey.  To  Crittenden. 
Desires  copy  of  Crittenden's  letter  to  Archibald 
Dixon  on  Missouri  Compromise;  would  have  it 
republished.  A.  L.  S.  1  p. 
Matheson,  S.  H.  Glade  Mills,  Pennsylvania.  To  Critten- 
den. Requests  copy  of  Crittenden's  recent 
speech;  political  attitude  of  S[amuel]  A.  Purvi- 
ance,  his  representative  in  Congress.  A.  L.  S. 
2  p. 

1858  Allen,  Afnthony]  B.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     De- 

Mar-  30  sires  copy  of  Crittenden's  speech  on  the  Kansas 

question;    his    own    family    history;    business. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1858  Brand,    W.   H.     Lexington,  Kentucky.     To    Crittenden. 

^Iar-  30  Desires  copies  of  Crittenden's  speech  on   Kan- 

sas question;  effect  of  speeches  upon  the  country 
at  large.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1858  Gage,  David  W.     Cleveland,  Ohio.     To  Crittenden.     De- 

Mar-  ~°  sires   copy   of   Crittenden's   speech   on   Kansas 

question.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 


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1858  Dering,  N[ichol]  H.     Utica,  New  York.    To   Crittenden. 

Mar.  30  Desires  copy  of  Crittenden's  speech  on  Kansas 

question.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1858  Sommerville,    R.   A.     Arden,   Virginia.     To   Crittenden. 

Mar.  31  Desires  copy  of  Crittenden's  speech  on  the  Kan- 

sas question;  views  on  the   abrogation  of  the 
Missouri  Compromise.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
[1858]  Tyler,  H.  A.     Bethel  College,  Tennessee.     To  Crittenden. 

[Mar.]  Political  aspirations,  desires  documents.  A.  L.  S. 

3  p. 
1858  [Letcher,   Robert  Perkins.]     Frankfort,   [Kentucky].     To 

Apr.  1  Crittenden.     Kentucky   is    true    to   Crittenden; 

campaign  of  George  R.  McKee  as  candidate  for 
Clerk  of  Court  of  Appeals.  A.  L.  First  4  p. 
only. 

1858  Badger,   George  E[dmund].     Raleigh,   [North  Carolina]. 

Apr.  1  To  Crittenden.     Intended  visit  to  Washington; 

approves  Crittenden's  course  on  Kansas  ques- 
tion.    A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1858  Bramlette,  Thomas  E.     Columbia,  Kentucky.     To  Crit- 

Apr.  2  tenden.     Ideas  on  slavery  and  Kansas  question. 

A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1858  Bell,  J[oshua]  F[ry].     Danville,  [Kentucky].     To  Critten- 

Apr.  2  den.     Praise  for  course  taken  by  Crittenden  on 

Kansas  question;  claim  of  Ben  Jenkins  for  land 
warrant.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1858  Blackburn,  C.  J.     Covington,  [Kentucky].     To  Crittenden. 

Apr.  2  Comment  on  Crittenden's  speech   and   amend- 

ment to  Kansas  bill.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1858  Sharp,  James.  Penfield,  Georgia.    To  Crittenden.    Sharp's 

Apr.  2  convictions  on  the  Kansas  question.     A.  L.  S. 

3  p. 
1858  Phelps,  E[dward]  J.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Ap- 

Apr.  3  proves  of  Crittenden's  course  regarding  the  ad- 

mission of  Kansas;  desire  of  Jerome  Thompson 
to  paint  a  panel  for  new  capitol  building.  A.  L.  S 
3  p. 
1858  Beatty,  A.     [Washington,  D.  C]     To  Crittenden.     Ap- 

Apr.  3  proves  Crittenden's  amendment  to  Kansas  bill; 

election  frauds;  comment.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1858  Burnley,    Albert]    T.     New    Orleans,    [Louisiana].     To 

Apr.  3  Crittenden.     Personals ;    effect    of    Crittenden's 

speech  on  Kansas  question;  criticised  but  not 
read  b}r  southern  Democrats.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 


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1858  Winston,  William  D.     Taylorsville,  [Kentucky].     To  Crit- 

Apr.   3  tenden.     Desires  copy  of  Crittenden's  speech  on 

the  Kansas  question.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1858  Baldwin,  Charles  W.     Millersville,  Maryland.     To  Crit- 

Apr.   5  tenden.     Desires  copy  of  Crittenden's  speech  on 

the  Kansas  question.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
[1858]  Prentice,  George  D[enison].     Louisville,  Kentucky.     To 

Apr.   5  Crittenden.     Speech   on   the   Kansas   question; 

desires  lieutenancy  for  his  son  in  U.  S.  Army. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1858  Will,  J.     Waverly,  [Pennsylvania].     To  Crittenden.   Crit- 

Apr.    6  tenden's  speech  on  Kansas  question;   extension 

of  slavery.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1858  Jones,    Justin.     Boston,    [Massuchetts].     To   Crittenden. 

Apr.   6  Queries  as  to  course  for  National  American  Party ; 

political  situation  in  Massachusetts;    comment. 
A.  L.  S.     5  p. 
1858  Bradstreet,  Edward  P.     Cincinnati,  [Ohio].     To  Critten- 

Apr.    6  den.     Comment  on  Crittenden's  course  regarding 

Kansas  question.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1858  Whittlesey,    Elisha.     Canneld,    Ohio.      To    Crittenden. 

Apr.    6  Crittenden's  speech  on  Kansas  question  univer- 

sally admired;  Crittenden's  growing  popularity. 
A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1858  Brown,  Mason.     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To  Crittenden. 

Apr.    7  Crittenden's  popularity  since  speech  on  the  ad- 

mission of  Kansas.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1858  Russell,  William  H.     Kansas  City,  Missouri.     To  Critten- 

Apr.   8  den.     Denounces    Lecompton  Constitution  and 

Kansas  frauds;  his  claim  against  United  States. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1858  Philadelphia    Citizens.     To    Crittenden.     Invitation    to 

Apr.   8  political  mass  meeting.     Printed.     1  p. 

1858  Chase,  Sfalmon]  Portland].     Columbus,  Ohio.     To  Crit- 

Apr.   9  tenden.     Grounds  for  objection  to  amendments 

to  Kansas  bill ;  his  convictions  and  belief.    Copy. 

2  p. 

1858  Cross,  Andrew  B.     Baltimore,  [Maryland].     To  Critten- 

Apr.   9  den.     Desires   copy   of  Crittenden's  speech   on 

admission  of  Kansas ;  religious  matters.    A.  L.  S. 

3  p. 

1858  Clark,     Hiram    C.     Atlanta,     Illinois.     To    Crittenden. 

Apr.  10  Clark's  recent  address  at  a  mass  meeting  in  which 


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he  gave   substance   of   Crittenden's   speech   on 
Kansas  question.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1858  long,  A.  W.     Linneas,  Missouri.     To  Crittenden.     Ap- 

ApR- 10  proval  of  Crittenden's  course  regarding  admission 

of  Kansas.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1858  Samuel,   W.    R.     Talladega,   Alabama.     To   Crittenden. 

ApR- 10  Popularity   of  Crittenden's   speech   on   Kansas 

question;  politics  and  personal  matters.    A.  L.  S. 
4  p. 
1858  Ely,    Alfred.     Rochester,    [New   York].     To   Crittenden. 

Apr.  10  Desires  copies  of  Crittenden's  speech  on  Kansas 

question    for    distribution;     effect    of    speech. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1858  Combs,    Leslie.     New    York.     To    Crittenden.     Political 

ApR-  n  success  of  Crittenden;  the  Presidency.     A.  L.  S. 

2  p. 

[1858]  Nicholas],  S[amuel]  S[mith].     [Louisville,  Kentucky].     To 

ApR-  12  Crittenden.     Kansas     question;      extension     of 

slavery;  measures  to  be  adopted.     A.  L.  S.    7  p. 
1858  Comegys,  J[oseph]  P[arsons].     Dover,  Delaware.     To  Crit- 

ApR- 12  tenden.     Desires  copy  of  Crittenden's  speech  on 

Kansas  question;  its  effect.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1858  Heath,    Simeon    A.     Belfast,    [Maine].     To    Crittenden. 

ApR-  l2  Praise  for  Crittenden's  patriotism.    A.  L.  S.    1  p. 

1858  Todd,  C[harles]  S[cott].     Shelbyville,  Kentucky.     To  Crit- 

ApR- 12  tenden.     Approval  of  Crittenden's  speech  in  sup- 

port of  constitutional  rights;   personals;   claims 
before  Congress.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1858  Osborne,  T.  H.     Mossy  Creek,  Tennessee.     To  Crittenden. 

ApR- 12  Desires  copy  of  Crittenden's  speech  on  the  Kan- 

sas question.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
[1858]  Rush,  Richard.     Philadelphia.     To  Crittenden.     Effect  of 

ApR- 13  Crittenden's  speech  on  the  admission  of  Kansas; 

personal  comment.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1858  Varnum,   J[oseph]   B.,   Jr.     New  York.     To   Crittenden. 

ApR-  14  Desires  copies  of  Crittenden's  speech  on  Kansas 

question.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1858  Arnold,  J.  M.     Superior,  Wisconsin.     To  Crittenden.     Ef- 

ApR- 14  feet  of  Crittenden's  speech  on  Kansas  question. 

A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1858  Letcher,  R[obert]  P[erkins].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

ApR- 14  Crittenden.     Feeling  of  individual  politicians  in 

Kentucky;    opinion  that  the  State  will  sustain 


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Crittenden's  speech  on  Lecompton  Constitution. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
Schaumburg,  James  W.     [Philadelphia.]     To  Crittenden. 
Scheme  for  a  compromise  on  the  admission  of 
Kansas.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
King,    Preston.     Washington,    [D.    C]     To    Crittenden. 
Desire  of  [William  Henry]  Seward  to  confer  with 
Crittenden  on  Kansas  question.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
Sargent,  John  0[sborne].     [New  York.]     To  Crittenden. 
Wishes  to  know  if  U.  S.  Government  can  lawfully 
keep    money    collected    as    overcharge    duty. 
A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
Winthrop,    Robert    C[harles].     Boston,    [Massachusetts]. 
To  Crittenden.     Sends  volume  of  correspondence 
[relating  to  Boston  Port  Bill  1774  ?] ;  hope  for  ter- 
mination of  Kansas  strife;   personals.     A.  L.  S. 
4  p. 
1858  McClaran,  William.     Indiana,  [Pennsylvania].     To  Crit- 

Apr.  15  tenden.     Possibility    of    a    National    American 

party  in  campaign  of  1860.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1858  Herr,  Benjamin  F.     Cape  Giradeau,  Missouri.     To  Crit- 

Apr.  15    '  tenden.     Desires  documents  relating  to  Kansas 

question.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1858  Lemmon,  John  C.     Buffalo,  [New  York].     To  Crittenden. 

Apr.  15  The  presidendency  and  Crittenden's  popularity ; 

views  on  tariff  and  national  banks;  depreciation 
of  currency  in  New  York.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1858  Letcher,  R[obert]  P[erkins].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

Apr.  16  Elizabeth  Crittenden.     Social  matters,  personals 

and  gossip.     A.  L.  S.     7  p. 
1858  Anderson,  Robert.     Trenton,  New  Jersey.     To  Crittenden* 

Apr.  16  Remarks  on  proposed  allowance  to  inmates  of 

Military  Asylum;  ideas  on  government  of  the 
asylum.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1858  Fenn,   Jacob.     Hartford,   Ohio.     To  Crittenden.     Grati- 

Apr.  16  tude   for   Crittenden's    speech    on    the    Kansas 

question.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
[1858]  Nicholas],     S[amuel]    S[mith].     [Louisville,     Kentucky]. 

Apr.  17  To    Crittenden.     Sectionalism;    power    and    in- 

fluence of  the  border  states ;  doubt  as  to  Missouri. 
A.  L.  S.     8  p. 
1858  Steele,    L.    D.     Greenville,    Alabama.     To    Crittenden. 

Apr.  18  Speech  on  admission  of  Kansas  excited  much 

comment  and  praise.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 


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1858  Rush,    Richard.     Philadelphia.     To   Crittenden.     Favor- 

Apr.  19  able  criticism  of  Crittenden's  speech,  on  the  Kan- 

sas question.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1858  Deane,  J.  P.     Quincy,  Illinois.     To  Crittenden.     Desires 

Apr.  19  copy  of  Crittenden's  recent  speech.     A.  L.  S. 

2  p. 

1858  Riley,  Thomas  W.     Louisville,  [Kentucky].     To  Critten- 

Apr.  20  den.     Crittenden's  speech  on  the  Kansas  ques- 

tion; comment.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1858  Crittenden,    J[ohn]   J[ordan].     [Washington,    D.    C]     To 

Apr.  22  Samuel  Smith  Nicholas.     Policy  of  uniting  Cen- 

tral and  Western  states  into  a  party  to  preserve 
the  Constitution.     Copy.     1  p. 
[1858]  Nicholas],     S[amuel]    S[mith].     [Louisville,     Kentucky]. 

Apr.  26  To  Crittenden.     Measures  to  be  adopted  by  Con- 

gress on  the  Kansas  question;  sectional  feeling; 
suggests  reply  to  speech  of  [Robert]  Toombs. 
A.  L.  S.     6  p. 
1858  Robertson,   G[eorge].     Lexington,   [Kentucky].     To  Crit- 

Apr.  26  tenden.     Attitude     of     Kentucky     Democrats ; 

ideas  on  Lecompton  Constitution;  Crittenden's 
amendment.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1858  Kimball,  John.     Putney,  Vermont.     To  Crittenden.    Re- 

Apr.  27  ceipt  of  Crittenden's  speech  on  the  Kansas  ques- 

tion; comments.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1858  Stewart,  [Charles].     Philadelphia.     To  Crittenden.    Grati- 

Apr.  27  tude  for  copy  of  Crittenden's  speech  on  the  Le- 

compton constitution.     A.  L.  in  3d  person.     1  p. 
1858  Young  Men's  literary  Association.     Princeton,  New  Jer- 

Apr.  27  sey.     To  Crittenden.     Notification  of  his  having 

been  made  an  honorary  member.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1858  Larrabee,  Charles.     Hartford,  Connecticut.     To  Critten- 

Apr.  28  den.     Sentiments  on  the  condition  of  the  coun- 

try;  Colonel  [Joseph  Hamilton]  Daveiss  at  the 
battle  of  Tippecanoe.     A.  L.  S.     3  p.     Also  L.  S. 

3  p. 

1858  Crittenden,   J[ohn]   J[ordan].     [Washington,    D.   C]     To 

Apr.  28  S[amuel]  S[mith]  Nicholas.     Opposition  to  com- 

mittee report  on  Kansas  question;   desire  to  do 
justice;    general  ideas  on   the  subject.     Copy. 
2  p. 
1858  Wright,  J.  W.     Brooklyn,  New  York.     To  Crittenden. 

Apr.  29  Scheme  for  a  series  of  statues  in  front  of  Capitol 

at  Washington.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 


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1858  Causten,  James  H.     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Crittenden. 

Apr.  29  French  Spoliation  bill.     L.  S.     2  p. 

1858  Tyler,  John.     Sherwood  Forest,  [Virginia].     To  Critten- 

Apr.  29  den.     Thanking  Crittenden  for  a  copy  of  his 

speech  on  Lecompton  Constitution.     Copy.     1  p. 
[1858]  Leisenring,  A.  W.     Mauch  Chunck,   [Pennsylvania].     To 

[Apr.]  Crittenden.      Requests     copy     of    Crittenden's 

speech  on  Kansas  issue.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
[1858]  Rosebrugh,  M.  H.     Ann  Arbor,  Michigan.     To  Crittenden. 

[Apr.]  Desires  copies  of  Crittenden's  speech  on  Lecomp- 

ton Constitution.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
[1858]  Nicholas],  S[amuel]  S[mith].     [Louisville,  Kentucky].     To 

May  3  Crittenden.     Suggests  formation   of  anti-demo- 

cratic party;    scheme  to  oppose  democracy  in 
the  South.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1858  Eliot,  W.  G.     To  Crittenden.     Thanking  Crittenden  for  a 

May  4  copy   of  his   speech   on   the   Kansas   question. 

A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1858  Lawrence,  Amos  A[dams].     Boston,  [Massachusetts].     To 

May  4  Crittenden.     Extension  of  slavery ;  endorsement 

of  [Charles  Greeley]  Loring.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1858  Loring,  Charles  G[reeley].     Boston,  [Massachusetts].     To 

May  4  Crittenden.     Approval  of  Crittenden's  course  on 

Kansas   question;    invitation   to   visit   Boston. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1858  Williams,    N[athaniel]    F.     Baltimore,    [Maryland].     To 

May  5  Crittenden.     Effect  of  vote  on  Kansas  question. 

A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1858  Allen,  Ethan  A.,  Jr.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Re- 

May  5  marks  on  bill  for  settlement  of  Revolutionary 

claims;    his  interest  in  claims  as  heir  to  Col. 
Ethan  Allen.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1858  Cogswell,   J.     New   Brunswick,    New  Jersey.     To   Crit- 

May  7  tenden.     Crittenden's  speech  on  Kansas  ques- 

tion.    A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1858  Towle,  George  M.     New  Haven,  Connecticut.     To  Crit- 

May  8  tenden.     Desires  copies  of  Crittenden's  speeches 

on  Kansas  question.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
[1858]  N[ew]    Hampshire]    Literary   Association.     New   Haven, 

May  8  Connecticut.     To    Crittenden.     Notification    of 

election  as  honorary  member.     A.  L.  S.  by  David 
D.  Thompkins.     1  p. 


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1858  Ramsey,  William  T.     Augusta,  Illinois.     To  Crittenden. 

May  8  Desires   copy   of   speech   on   Kansas   question. 

A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1858  Rankin,  Wplliam]  S.     Williamstown,  Kentucky.     ToCrit- 

May  8  tenden.     Admission  of  Kansas  under  Lecompton 

constitution;  vote  of    Kentucky  delegation  in 
Congress.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1858  Davenport,  C.     Barnesville,  Ohio.     To  Crittenden.     De- 

May  8  sires   copy   of   Crittenden's   speech   on   Kansas 

question.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1858  Robbins,  E.  C.  D.     Galesburg,  Illinois.     To  Crittenden. 

May  10  Invitation  to  address  the  Gnothautii  Society  of 

Knox  College.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1858  Dauphiney,    R[obert]    J.     Boston,    [Massachusetts].     To 

May  10  Crittenden.     Desires  copy  of  Crittenden's  speech 

on  Kansas  question.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1858  Denison,    Sam.     Albany,    [New   York].     To    Crittenden. 

May  11  Recommends  re-establishment  of  the  American 

party  and  Crittenden  as  its  nominee  for  president. 
A.  L.  S.     8  p. 
1858  Church,  Alonzo  H.     Springfield,  Illinois.     To  Crittenden. 

May  12  Desires  copies  of  Crittenden's  speech  on  Kansas 

question.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1858  Smith,  D.  Howard.     Chicago,  [Illinois].     To  Crittenden. 

May  12  Lecompton  constitution;  predicts  reelection  of 

Stephen   A[rnold]    Douglas    to    Congress;    com- 
ments.    A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1858  Southard,  H[enry]  L.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     De- 

May  13  sires  appointment  as  commissioner  for  Minnesota 

in  New  York.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1858  Rose,  William  B.     Washington,  Pennsylvania.     To  Crit- 

May  13  tenden.     Assistance  given  U.  S.  S.  Susquehanna 

by  Doctor  Frederick  H.  Rose  when  crew  was 
stricken  with  yellow  fever.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1858  Walton,  Alexander.     Washington,  D.  C.     To  Crittenden. 

May  13  Growth  of  international  secret  political  society 

named  Poles  or  Order  of  the  North  Star  establish- 
ed to  abolish  monarchy  in  the  world ;  its  strength 
and  objects;  asks  aid.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1858  Letcher,  Thomas  K.     Nicholasville,  Kentucky.     To  Crit- 

May13  tenden.     Desires  copy  of  Major  [William  Hens- 

ley]  Emory's  report  of  Survey  of  boundary  line 
between  United  States  and  Mexico.    A.  L.  S.     1  p. 


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1858  Carneal,   Thomas  D[avis].     Frankfort,   [Kentucky].     To 

May  13  Crittenden.      Humorous    personals;      intended 

visit  to  Washington.     Written  by  R.  P.  Letcher. 
4  p. 
1858  Letcher,  R[obert]  P[erkins].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

May  13  Crittenden.     Buchanan's  course  on  the  Kansas 

question;  business  affairs  of  [Albert  T.]  Burnley. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1858  O'Neill,  John  W.     Philadelphia.     To  Crittenden.     Invi- 

May  13  tation  to  aid  in  organization  of  Home  Protective 

Union  of  Pennsylvania;    its  aims;    condition  of 
the  country's  industries.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1858  Cogswell,  J.     New  Brunswick,  New  Jersey.     To  Critten- 

May  13  den.     Receipt  of  Crittenden's  speech  on  Kansas 

question.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1858  Chamberlin,  M.  H.     Lebanon,   Illinois.     To  Crittenden. 

May  13  Desires  copy  of  Crittenden's  speech  on  Kansas 

question.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1858  Collins,  Richard  H.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     De- 

May  14  sires  to  refer  to  Crittenden  on  his  own  business 

card;  his  education.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1858  Anonymous.     Carthage,  Illinois.     To  Crittenden.     Politi- 

May16  cal  issues  before  the  country.     L.  S.     "  A  Young 

Sucker."     3  p. 
1858  Appleton,  William.     Boston,  Massachusetts.     To  Critten- 

May  17  den.     Introduces  [Thomas  Coffin]  Amory  who  is 

writing  the  biography  of  James  Sullivan.   A.  L.  S. 
2  p. 
1858  Sevier,    E.    G.     Kingston,    [Tennessee].     To   Crittenden. 

May  18  Kansas  question;    condition  of  political  parties. 

A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1858  Scott,  Robert  W.     Locust  Hill,  [Kentucky].     To  Critten- 

May18  den.     Kansas    question;     revolutionary    claim; 

state  agricultural  colleges.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1858  Merris,  J.  E.     Clarksburg,  New  York.     To  Crittenden. 

May  18  Desires  copies  of  public  documents.     A.  L.  S. 

2  p. 
1858  Bodin,  Edward  L.     Philadelphia.     To  Crittenden.     Kan- 

May  18  sas  question.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1858  Crittenden,   J[ohn]   Jfordan].     Washington,    [D.    C]     To 

May  19  S[amuel]    S[mith]    Nicholas.     Kansas    question 

subsided ;  war  message  expected  from  President 
Buchanan;   acquisition  of  Cuba.     Copy.     1  p. 


220  LIBKARY  OF   CONGRESS 

1858  Brooks,  Erastus.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Recom- 

May  21  mends  confirmation  of  [Augustus]  Schell  as  Col- 

lector of  Customs  at  New  York.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1858  Westwood,  Henry  Clay.     Lewisburg,  Virginia.     To  Crit- 

May22  tenden.       Desires      Congressional      documents. 

A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1858  Badger,  George  E.     Raleigh,  [North  Carolina].     To  Crit- 

May  23  tenden.     Desires  copies  of  Crittenden's  speech  on 

Kansas  question;  confirmation  of  William  Badger 
as  Naval  Agent  at  Philadelphia.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1858  McCormick,    George    W.     Sharonville,    Ohio.     To    Crit- 

May24  tenden.     Admiration  of  Crittenden's   speeches. 

A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1858  Burns,  J.  W.     Philadelphia.     To  Crittenden.     Home  Pro- 

May  26  tective  Union.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

[1858  ?]         Nicholas],  S[amuel]  S[mith].     [Louisville,  Kentucky.]     To 
May  28  Crittenden.     Opposes  war  making  power  in  the 

President.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1858  Brown,  Orlando.     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To  Crittenden. 

May  31  Biography  of  Crittenden;  Presidency;  possible 

war   with   England;    comment;   local   matters. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1858  Letcher,  R[obert]  P[erkins].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

May  31  Crittenden.     A    new    political    party;    possible 

war  with  England ;  political  strength  of  [Stephen 
Arnold]  Douglas.     A.  L.  S.     7  p. 
1858  Button,  Charles.     Lynchburg,  Virginia.     To    Crittenden. 

M^y  31  Desires  report  of  Major  [William  Hensley]  Em- 

ory on  United  States  and  Mexican  boundary 
survey.     A.  L.  S.  .  1  p. 
1858  New  York  Citizens.     To  Crittenden  and  John  Bell.     In- 

JUNE 1  vitation  to  public  dinner.     L.  S.  by  28  signa- 

tures.    2  p. 
1858  Winthrop,    Robert    [Charles].     Boston,    [Massachusetts]. 

JUNE  5  To  Crittenden.     Invitation  to  dine  at  Faneuil 

Hall  on  July  4.     Copy.     1  p. 
1858  Hayne,  A[rthur]  P[eronneau].     Washington,  [D.  C]     To 

June  10  Crittenden.     Transmits  sketch  of  Hayne's  serv- 

ices in  War  of  1812.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1858  Draper,  S[imeon].     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Encloses 

June  11  letter  [invitation  to  a  dinner  in  New  York]  to 

Crittenden  and  John  Bell.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 


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1858  Letcher,  R[obert]  P[erkins].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

June  16  Crittenden.     Proposed  reception  at  Covington; 

subject  for  a  speech.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1858  Lane,    George.     Marshall,    Texas.     To   Crittenden.     Ap- 

June  21  proves  of  Crittenden's  views  on  right  of  search. 

A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1858  Clay,  Thomas  H.     Mansfield,  [Kentucky].     To  Crittenden. 

June  24  Receipt  of  copy  of  Crittenden's  speech;  views  on 

Kansas  question.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
[1858]  Nicholas,  S[amuel]  S[mith].     [Louisville,  Kentucky.]     To 

June  28  Crittenden.     Plan   for  newspaper   attack  upon 

Kansas  question.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1858  Sweringen,  J[ames]  T.     St.  Louis,  [Missouri].     To  Eliza- 

June  29  beth  Crittenden.     Financial  matters.     A.  L.  S. 

lp. 

1858  United  States  Treasury.     State  of,  and  estimates  for  1859. 

June  30  4  p. 

1858  Garland  &  Jones.     Springfield,  Illinois.     To  Crittenden. 

JuiiY  1  Queries    about    political    campaign    in    Illinois. 

A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

[1858]  Nicholas],  S[amuel]  S[mith].     [Louisville,  Kentucky.]    To 

July  2  Crittenden.     Mississippi  valley  and  the  Union; 

Kansas  question.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1858  Sweringen,  J[ames]  T.     St.  Louis,  [Missouri].     To  Critten- 

July  6  den.     Financial  matters.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1858  Letcher,    Joseph    P.     Keokuk,     Iowa.     To    Crittenden. 

July  7  Admiration  for  Crittenden;    Presidency;    com- 

ment.    A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1858  Sweringen,  J[ames]  T.     St.  Louis,  [Missouri].     To  Critten- 

July  10  den.     Private  business  matters.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1858  Underwood,  W[arner]  L.     Mt.  Air,  [Kentucky].     To  Crit- 

July  15  tenden.     Coming   Presidential   campaign;    per- 

sonal efforts.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1858  Sweringen,  J[ames]  T.     St.  Louis,  [Missouri].     To  Critten- 

July  15  den.     Real  estate  matters.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1858  Boyd,    W.    P.     Bloomington,    Illinois.     To    Crittenden. 

July  17  Details  of  Lincoln-Douglas  campaign  in  Illinois; 

comment;    Crittenden's   popularity.     A.   L.   S. 
7  p. 
1858  Holston,  John  G.  T.     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Crittenden. 

July  17  Complimentary  ticket   to  lectures  of  National 

Medical  College.     L.  S.     1  p. 


222  LIBRAE Y  OF   CONGRESS 

1858  Shaffner,  T[alliaferro]  P[reston].     Washington,  [D.  C]    To 

July  18  Crittenden.     Distribution  of  copies  of  Critten- 

den's speech;   projected  newspaper  at  Washing- 
ton.    A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1858  Wever,    C.    W.     Weverton,    Maryland.     To    Crittenden. 

July  19  Desires  copies  of  Crittenden's  speeches;    com- 

ment.    A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1858  Dickey,    T[heophilus]    Lyle.     St.    Louis,    Missouri.     To 

July  19  Crittenden.     Desires  to  quote  certain  remarks  of 

admiration  for  [Stephen  Arnold]  Douglas.    Copy, 
lp. 
1858  Sweringen,  J[ames]  T.     St.  Louis,  Missouri.     To  Critten- 

July  26  den.     Financial  and  real  estate.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1858  Polk,  M.     Georgetown,  Kentucky.     To  Crittenden.     Re- 

July  28  quests  public  documents.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1858  Morgan   County   Agricultural   Society.     Jacksonville,  Illi- 

July  29  nois.     To  Crittenden.     Invitation  to  deliver  an 

address.     L.  S.  by  4  signatures  as  a  committee. 
1858  Sargent,  N[athan].     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Crittenden. 

Aug.  12  Explains  correspondence  and  use  of  Crittenden's 

name  for  the  Presidency ;  his  associates.     A.  L.  S. 
3  p.     Mutilated. 
1858  Sweringen,  J[ames]  T.     St.  Louis,  [Missouri].     To  Crit- 

Aug.  13  tenden.     Financial    and    real    estate    matters. 

A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1858  Crittenden,    Alexander]    P.     San   Francisco,    California. 

Aug.  19  To    Crittenden.     Suit  of  United  States  vs.  Sut- 

ter.    A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1858  Harvey,  John.   Roanoke,  Missouri.  To  Crittenden.  Trans- 

Sept.  2  mits   check,    cause   of   delay.     A.   L.   S.     1    p. 

Also  duplicate  check.     1  p. 
1858  Sweringen,  J[ames]  T.     St.  Louis,  [Missouri].     To  Crit- 

Sept.  io  tenden.     Transmits  check;  personals.     A.  L.  S. 

lp. 
1858  Sutter,  John  A.     Yuba  County,  California.     Power  of  at- 

Oct.  9  torney  to  Crittenden.     To  represent  him  in  suit 

of  United  States  vs.  Sutter.     D.  S.     4  p.     With 
notary  seal  attached,  also  seal  of  Secretary  of 
State  of  California  attached. 
1858  Herndon,    W[illiam]    H[enry].     Springfield,    Illinois.     To 

Nov.  l  Crittenden.     Receipt    of    letter    addressed    to 

[Abraham]  Lincoln;  secrecy  of  correspondence 
between  Crittenden  and  Lincoln;  explains  false 


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rumors  of  Crittenden's  political  views  on  Lincoln- 
Douglas  campaign.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1858  Clay,  Thomas  H.     Mansfield,  [Kentucky].     To  Crittenden. 

Nov.  l  Desires  cadetship  at  West  Point  for  his  son. 

A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1858  Cates,  0[wen]  G.     St.  Louis,    [Missouri].     To  Crittenden. 

Nov.  4  Reasons  for  publishing  private  correspondence; 

slander  and  falsehood  in  connection  with* Lin- 
coln-Douglas campaign;  Lincoln's  silence  on  the 
matter.  A.  L.  S.  4  p. 
Crittenden,  Alexander]  P.  San  Francisco,  [California]. 
To  Crittenden.  Fraud  in  claims  to  quicksilver 
mines;  unjust  actions  of  the  U.  S.  District  Attor- 
ney. A.  L.  S.  3  p. 
Thompson,  J.  Edgar.  Philadelphia.  Report  of  the  Presi- 
dent of  the  Pennsylvania  Railroad  showing  the 
wear  on  rails.     Printed.     2  p. 

Hnnt,  Charles  A.  Urbana,  Illinois.  To  Crittenden. 
Criticises  course  taken  by  [Stephen  Arnold] 
Douglas;  expansion  of  slavery;  the  Presidency. 
A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

Meriot,  W.  J.  Sacramento,  [California].  To  Volney  E. 
Howard.  Decision  of  Supreme  Court  upon  the 
Sutter  grants.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

Medbery,  James  K.  Providence,  [Rhode  Island].  To 
Crittenden.  Desires  public  documents;  political 
comment.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

Order  of  United  Americans.  Boston,  Massachusetts.  To 
Crittenden.  Invitation  to  deliver  an  address. 
A.  L.  S.  of  C.  B.  Dearborn.  Also  signed  W.  C.  A. 
Preble  and  J.  F.  Dunning,  committee.     2  p. 

Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].  Washington,  D.  C.  To 
Salmon  Portland  Chase.  Introduces  Foster  and 
Cuyler  on  matters  of  public  and  private  nature. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p.  CHASE. 

Cook,  J.  Greencastle,  Pennsylvania.  To  Crittenden. 
Election  as  honorary  member  of  Crittenden 
literary  society.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

Wickliffe,  D.  C„  Lexington,  Kentucky.  To  Crittenden. 
Public  documents;  demonstrations  in  New  York 
in  favor  of  Crittenden.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

Sargent,  John  O.  New  York.  To  Crittenden.  Certifi- 
cate and  land  patent  for  Taylor.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 


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[1858]  Martin,  Thomas  S.     Superior,  Wisconsin.     To  Crittenden. 

Parentage  of  [William  L.]  Crittenden  and  his 
death  in  Cuba.     A.  L.  S.'     1  p. 
1859  Bibb,  John  B.     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To  Crittenden. 

Jan.    1  Personals;  presidency.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1859  Ralston,  Gerard.     London,  [England].     To  Charles  Fenton 

Jan.   5  Mercer.     Slavery    in    United    States;    contrast 

with  England;  colonization  scheme.     A.  L.  S. 
2  p. 
1859  Baker,  Robert  S.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Slander- 

Jan-   7  ous    attack   upon   Capt.    William   K.   Latimer. 

A.  L.  S.     9  p. 
[1859]  Nicholas],  S[amuel]  S[mith].     Louisville,  Kentucky.     To 

Jan-  19  Crittenden.     Opposes  annexation  of  Territory; 

has   conviction   that   President   Buchanan   will 
urge  annexation  of  Cuba  to  conciliate  the  South; 
personals.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1859  Letcher,  R[obert]  P[erkins].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

Jan.  20  Crittenden.     Affiliation     of     [Stephen     Arnold] 

Douglas   with   Democrats;    accession    of    Cuba; 
personals.     A.  L.  S.     l'p.     Printed:  Coleman, 
Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871 ;  II,  170. 
[Crittenden,  John  Jordan].     Relative  to  suit  of  Robert 
Campbell  et  al.  vs.  Clement  Boyreau.    A.  D.     2  p. 
Cowper,  Leopold  C.  P.     Portsmouth,  Virginia.     To  Crit- 
tenden.    Revolutionary  services  of  Col.  Josiah 
Parker;  claim  for  services.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
Letcher,  R[obert]  P[erkins].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 
Crittenden.     Dilatory  politics  in  Kentucky;  ac- 
cession of  Cuba;  [Stephen  Arnold]  Douglas  and 
the  Democratic  party;  personals.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
Printed:    Coleman,   Life   of    Crittenden,  Phila., 
1871;  II,  170. 
1859  Letcher,  R[obert]  P[erkins].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

Jan-  27  Crittenden.     Journey  of  [Thomas  Davis]  Carneal. 

A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
[1859]  Nicholas,  Samuel  Smith].     [Louisville,  Kentucky.]     To 

Jan.  30  Crittenden.     Annexation  of  Cuba;  interests  of 

Creole  proprietors.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1859  Eldridge,  James.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Pecun- 

Feb.  3  iary  embarrassment  caused  by  recent  decisions 

on  California  land  titles.     L.  S.     4  p. 


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1859  Letcher,  R[obert]  P[erkins].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

Feb.  9  Elizabeth    Crittenden.     Social    matters;    locals. 

A.  L.  S.     4  p.     Printed:  Coleman,  Life  of  Crit- 
tenden, Phila.,  1871;  II,  175. 
1859  Mercer,    C.    F.     Tallahassee,    Florida.     To    Crittenden. 

Feb.  10  Transmits  pamphlet  on  slavery.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

1859  Porter,   A[ugustus]   S.     Niagara,   New   York.     To   Crit- 

Feb.  14  tenden.     Scheme  of  Major  J[ohn]  G[ross]  Barnard 

to  fortify  New  York  City;  requests  a  personal 
interest  in  the  plans.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1859  Hastings,   S.   C.     San  Francisco,   [California].     To  Crit- 

Feb.  15  tenden.        Transfer    of    California    land    title. 

A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1859  Ruggles,  Samuel  B.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Ac- 

Feb.  16  cession  of  Cuba;  personals.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

1859             Bridge,  H[oratio].     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Crittenden. 
Feb.  17  Deficiency  in  accounts  of  [Alexander  J.]  Mitchell 

with  Navy  Department.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1859             Thornton,  Williams    &   Thornton.     San   Francisco,  [Cali- 
Feb.  19  fornia].      To    Crittenden.      Payment    of    fees. 

L.  S.    1  p.    Also  duplicate  check.    1  p. 
1859             Fnller,  Thomas  J.  D.     [Washington,  D.  C]     To  Eugene 
Feb.  21  Wilkinson   Crittenden.     Balance    due   Treasury 

Department.     Copy.     1  p. 
1859             L[etcher],  Rfobert]  P[erkins].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 
Feb.  28  Crittenden.     Detail  of  state  convention ;  person- 

nel of  the  Central  Committee;    assassination  of 
[Philip  Barton  Key]  by  [Daniel  Edgar]  Sickles. 
A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1859             Goodhue  &  Co.     New   York.     To    Crittenden,    Reverdy 
Mar.  10  Johnson,  John  A[rnold]  Rockwell  and  J[udah] 

P[hilip]  Benjamin.     Fees  offered  by  persons  in- 
terested in  the  New  Almaden  Mine,  California. 
L.  S.     3  p. 
Cooper,    S[amuel].     Washington,    [D.    C]     To    E[ugene] 
W[ilkinson]    Crittenden.     Balance    due    United 
States.     Copy.     1  p. 
Hammond,  J[ames]  H[enry].     Beech  Island,  South  Caro- 
lina.    To    Crittenden.     Requests    a    barrel    of 
Bourbon  Whiskey.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
Bache,   Alexander]   D[allas].     [Washington,   D.   C]     To 
Crittenden.     Employment  of  Crittenden's  grand- 
son in  the  coast  survey.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
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226  LIBRAE  Y   OF    CONGRESS 

1859  Rush,    Richard.     Philadelphia.     To    Crittenden.     Praise 

Apr.  3  for  Crittenden's  speech  on  the   acquisition  of 

Cuba;  personals.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1859  [Crittenden,  Eugene  Wilkinson.]     Fort  Arbuckle,  Indian 

Apr.  4  Territory.     To   Sfamuel]   Cooper.     Loss   of   ac- 

counts;  opinion  that  the  accounts  were  closed. 
Copy.     2  p. 
1859  [Crittenden,  Eugene  Wilkinson.]     Fort  Arbuckle,  Indian 

Apr.  4  Territory.     To   [Robert  J.   Atkinson].     Alleged 

indebtedness;    loss  of  papers;    desires  detailed 
statement.     Copy.  .  1  p. 
1859  Anderson,  Larz.     Cincinnati,  [Ohio].     To  Crittenden.    De- 

Apr.  5  sires  letters  of  introduction  to  people  in  Europe ; 

recent    defeat    for    Democracy    in    the    state. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1859  Crittenden,  E[ugene]  Wplkinson].     Fort  Arbuckle,  [Indian 

Apr.  6  Territory].     To  Crittenden.     Alleged  shortage  in 

his  accounts  for  expenditures  in  the  Army ;  fam- 
ily affairs.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1859  Randolph,  Joseph  F[itz].     Trenton,  New  Jersey.     To  Crit- 

Apr.  9  tenden.     Desires  letters  of  introduction  to  per- 

sons in  Europe;   New  Jersey  politics.     A.  L.  S. 
2  p. 
1859  McKinley,  Andrew.     St.  Louis,  [Missouri].     To  Critten- 

Apr.  13  den.     Real    estate    business;     family    matters. 

A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1859  Atkinson,  Robert  J.     [Washington,  D.  C]     To  E[ugene] 

Apr.  26  W[ilkinson]    Crittenden.     Account    due    U.    S. 

Copy.     1  p. 
1859  McKinley,  Andrew.     St.  Louis,  [Missouri].     To  Critten- 

May  3  den.     Real  estate  business ;  personals.     A.  L.  S. 

lp. 
1859  Letcher,  R[obert]  P[erkins].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

May  h  Crittenden.     Gubernatorial   campaign   in   Ken- 

tucky;   efforts   of   [Joshua   F.]   Bell   to   defeat 
[Beriah]  Magoffin;   Congressional  election;    per- 
sonals.    A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1859  Hammond,  J[ames]  H[enry].     [Beech  Island,  North  Caro- 

May  15  lina].    To  Crittenden.     Receipt  of  whiskey ;  adul- 

terated liquors;    growth  of  his  own  vineyard. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1859  Reagan,  John  H.     Grimes  Co.,  Texas.     To  Crittenden. 

May  16  Receipt    of    Crittenden's    letter    approving    of 

Reagan's  campaign  circular.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 


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Letcher,  R[obert]  P[erkins].  Frankfort,  [Kentucky].  To 
Crittenden.  Remarks  on  Thomas  Corwin;  sym- 
pathizes with  President  Buchanan;  opinion  of 
him;  local  matters.     A.  L.  S.     5  p. 

Gaines,  A.  W.  Receipt  to  Lieut.  E[ugene]  W[ilkinson] 
Crittenden.     Copy.     1  p. 

Hale,  P.  H.  Washington,  [D.  C]  To  Crittenden.  Apol- 
ogy for  error  in  newspaper  article  connecting  Crit- 
tenden with  the  Presidency.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

Goodhue,  &  Co.  New  York.  To  Crittenden.  Law  fee  at 
Crittenden's  disposal.  L.  S.  2  p.  Also  dupli- 
cate.    1  p. 

Crittenden,  E[ugene]  W[ilkinson].  Fort  Arbuckle,  Indian 
Territory.  To  Crittenden.  Confident  that  he 
can  balance  his  accounts;  explanation;  health 
of  his  family.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

Crittenden,  E[ugene]  W[ilkinson].  Fort  Arbuckle,  Indian 
Territory.  To  Samuel  Cooper.  Revised  state- 
ment of  balance  due  U.  S.  L.  S.  2  p.  [Dupli- 
cate.] 

Crittenden,  Alexander]  P.  San  Francisco,  California.  To 
Crittenden.  Payment  of  fees  for  cases  before  the 
U.  S.  Supreme  Court;  California  real  estate. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

McKinley,  Andrew.  St.  Louis,  Missouri.  To  Crittenden. 
Real  estate  business;  personals.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

Kennedy,  A.  Baltimore,  Maryland.  To  S[amuel]  S[mith] 
Nicholas.  Opposition  movement  in  the  border 
states;  plan  of  fall  campaign  in  Maryland; 
strength  of  the  parties.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

Harvey,  John.  Howard  County,  Missouri.  To  Crit- 
tenden. Real  estate;  disposal  of  finances. 
A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

Townsend,  E[dward]  D[avis].  [Washington,  D.  C]  To 
Crittenden.  Balance  due  U.  S.  from  E[ugene] 
W[ilkinson]  Crittenden.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

H[ewes],  John  M.  Lexington,  [Kentucky].  To  Crit- 
tenden. Campaign  through  the  counties;  pros- 
pects of  election ;  asks  aid  of  Crittenden.  A.  L.  S. 
4  p. 

Zollicoffer,  Ffelix]  K[irk].  Nashville,  [Tennessee].  To 
Crittenden.  Prospects  for  elections  in  Tennessee 
and  Kentucky.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 


228  LIBKARY   OF    CONGRESS 

1859  Pilgrim    Society.     Plymouth,    Massachusetts.     To    Crit- 

July  l  tenden.     Invitation  to  laying  of  corner  stone  of 

Monument  to  Forefathers.     L.  S.  by  6  names  as  a 
committee. 
1859  Whittlesey,  Elisha.     Canneld,  Ohio.     To  Crittenden.     Li- 

July  l  vitation  of  Battle  of  Lake  Erie  Monument  Asso- 

ciation to  deliver  address  at  laying  of  corner 
stone.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1859  Allen,  J[ohn]  W.     Cleveland,  Ohio.     To  Crittenden.     In- 

July  6  vitation  of  Perry  Monument  Association  to  at- 

tend laying  of  corner  stone.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1859  Battle  of  lake  Erie  Monument  Association.     Sandusky, 

July  6  Ohio.     To   Crittenden.     Invitation   to  assist  in 

laying  the  corner  stone  on  Sept.  10.     L.  S.  by  5 
names  in  one  handwriting  as  a  committee.     2  p. 
1859  Rumsey,  Edward.     Greenville,  [Kentucky].     To  Critten- 

July  9  den.     Prospects  of  coming  election  in  Kentucky. 

A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1859  Underwood,  J[oseph]  R[ogers].    Munfordsville,  [Kentucky]. 

July  14  To  Crittenden.     The  coming  Kentucky  election ; 

declines  to  take  the  "stump";  the  presidency. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1859  Ripley,   C[harles].     Louisville,   [Kentucky].     To  Critten- 

July21  den.     Coming   election    in    Kentucky;     reports 

favor  election  of  [Joshua  F.]  Bell  for  Governor. 

A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

1859  Goodhue,  &  Co.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Payment 

July  23  of  draft;  business  matters.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1859  Siebert,  August,  and  six  others.     Frankfort  on  the  Main, 

July  24  Germany.     To  Crittenden.     European  holders  of 

Mason  County,  Ky.,  bonds;    hope  that  bond- 
holders be  preserved  from  total  loss.     L.  S.     3  p. 
Also  Memorial  to  the  President  of  the  County 
Court  of  Mason  [County],  Kentucky.     2  p. 
1859  Cosmopolitan   Art  Association.     New  York.     To  Critten- 

aug.  l  den.     Certificate  of  honorary  membership.     A. 

L.  S.  by  C.  L.  Derby,  actuary.     1  p. 
1859  Crittenden,  Alexander]  P.     San  Francisco,   [California]. 

Sept.  18  To  Crittenden.     Inability  to  collect  fees;    the 

Sutter  case;  duel  between  [David  Colbreth] 
Broderick  and  [David  S.]  Terry;  political  effect 
of  Broderick's  death  upon  California.  A.  L.  S. 
8  p. 


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Opposition    Party.     Monticello,    Kentucky.     To   Critten- 
den.    Invitation  to  attend  a  barbecue.     L.  S. 
by  four  names  in  one  handwriting  as  a  commit- 
tee.    2  p. 
Low  Brothers  &  Co.     Marysville,  California.     To  Critten- 
den.    Claim  to  lands  through  the  Sutter  claim; 
employment  as  counsel.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
Crittenden,    Alexander]    P.     San    Francisco,    California. 
To    Crittenden.     Payment    of    fee    in    case    of 
Boyreau  vs.  Campbell.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
McKinley,  Andrew.     St.  Louis,  [Missouri].     To  Critten- 
den.    Progress  in  construction  of  buildings ;  fam- 
ily matters.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
McKinley,  Andrew.     St.  Louis,  [Missouri].     To  Critten- 
den.    Transmission  of  checks.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
St.  Nicholas  Society.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Invi- 
tation to  Anniversary  dinner  on  Dec.  6.     L.  S. 
by  the  Stewards.     1  p. 
Simmons,  James  Ffowler].     Providence,  [Rhode  Island]. 
To  Crittenden.     Conversation  with  [Henry]  Clay 
relative  to  relations  between  Clay  and  Critten- 
den.    A.  L.  S.     4  p.     Printed:  Coleman,  Life  of 
Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871;  II,  178. 
1859  Crittenden,    Alexander]    P.     San    Francisco,    California. 

Dec.  4  To  Crittenden.     Desires  services    as  counsel  in 

certain  land  claims  before  U.  S.  Supreme  Court; 
statement  of  the  case  and  testimony.     A.  L.  S. 
13  p. 
1859  Sargent,   John  Ofsborne].     New  York.     To  Crittenden. 

Dec-   9  Employment    as    counsel;    political    death    of 

[William  Henry]     Seward.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1859  Johnson,  Edward  M.     Addison,  New  York.     To  Critten- 

Dec.   9  den.     Has    indorsed  Crittenden  for  the  Presi- 

dency in  his  paper.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1859  Emmons,    William.     Boston,    Massachusetts.     To    Crit- 

Dec- 14  tenden.     Thanksgivings;   will   forward   a   com- 

munication.    A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1859  Appleton,  Nathan.     Boston,  Massachusetts.     To  Critten- 

Dec-  17  den.     Distracted  state  of  the  country;  public 

sentiment  in  New  England;  danger  of  an  ©vert 
act  in  the  excitement.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1859  Ashlanders  Association.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     In- 

Dec-  22  vitation  to  celebration  on  Jan.  16.     L.  S.  by  3 

signatures.     1  p. 


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Dec. 

28 

230  LIBKAKY  OF   CONGRESS 

Pechin,  Edmund  C.  Philadelphia.  To  Crittenden.  Plans 
of  the  National  Union  Committee  to  organize  a 
Union  platform.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

Edwards,  Charles.  New  York.  To  Crittenden.  Thomas 
Kaine  a  fugitive  [from  Great  Britain].  A.  L.  S 
2  p. 

Delaware  Antiquarians.  Wilmington,  Delaware.  To  Crit- 
tenden. Notification  of  election  as  honorary 
member.  Printed  form  filled  in  and  signed  by 
Gideon  T.  Todd,  Corres.  Secy.     1  p. 

Flournoy,  John  J.  Athens,  Georgia.  To  Crittenden. 
Lack  of  organization  in  the  House  of  Represent- 
atives; suggests  a  way  to  defeat  the  Black  Re- 
publicans; necessity  of  a  compromise.     A.  L.  S. 

5  p. 

1860  Dall,    Austin.     Baltimore,    [Maryland].     To   Crittenden. 

JAN-   1  Measures   adopted  by   Governor   of  Maryland; 

conduct  of  conservative  citizens.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1860  Powell,  C.     Greenville  Courthouse,  South  Carolina.     To 

Jan-   l  Crittenden.  Organization  of  a  Washington  Union 

Party.     A.  L.  S.     1  p.,  mutilated. 

1860  Chandler,    Sarah    M.     To    Crittenden.     Arguments    for 

JAN-   3  slavery  with  references  to  the  Bible.     A.  L.  S. 

6  p. 

1860  Gould,  Jay.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Great  majority 

Jan.   4  in  Pennsylvania  favor  Crittenden's  compromise. 

A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1860  Hicks,    Thomas   H[olliday].     Annapolis,    Maryland.     To 

JAN-   5  Crittenden.     State  of  the  Union;  attitude  of  the 

border   states;   Crittenden's   efforts.     A.   L.    S. 

2  p. 

1860  Kennedy,  Robert  S.     Stewartville,  New  Jersey.     To  Crit- 

Jan.   5  tenden.     Compromise    methods;    taking  slaves 

into  free  states.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1860  Scott,   Winfield.     New  York.     To  Henry  Wilson.     De- 

Jan.  5  clines  to   be   connected  with  political  parties; 

reasons.     A.  L.  S.     Copy.     Printed:    Coleman, 
Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871;  II,  185. 
1860  Lawrence,  Amos  A[dams].     Boston,  [Massachusetts].     To 

Jan.  6  Crittenden.     Prefers  Crittenden  for  President; 

politics  in  Massachusetts.  A.  L.  S.  2  p. 
Printed:  Coleman,  Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila., 
1871;  II,  183. 


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1860  Scott,  Winfield.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     The  Presi- 

Jan.  6  dency;    reasons  for  not  visiting  seat  of  govern- 

ment.    A.  L.  S.     4  p.     Printed:   Coleman,  Life 
of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871;  II,  182. 
1860  Fisher,  George  P.     Dover,   [Delaware].     To  Crittenden. 

Jan.  7  Organization    of    national    conservative    party; 

comment.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1860  Rives,    W[illiam]    C[abell].     Castle    Hill,    [Virginia].     To 

Jan.  9  Crittenden.     Anxiety  in  Virginia;    Crittenden's 

compromise;  organization  of  new  party.   A.  L.  S. 
3  p. 
[I860?]         Nicholas],    S[amuel]    S[mith].     [Louisville?    Kentucky]. 
Jan.  10  To  Crittenden.     Criticism  of  compromise  meas- 

ures; other  propositions.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1860  Gardner,  J.  H.,  A.  A.  Curtis,  and  Ansel   Daniel.     Irvine, 

Jan.  10  Kentucky.     To  Crittenden.     Confidence  in  Crit- 

tenden and  conservatism  of  Kentucky .  L.  S.  2  p. 
1860  Myers,  Tfheodore]  Bailey.     New  York.     To  Crittenden. 

Jan.  10  Postponement  of  political  meeting;   diversity  of 

opinion  throughout  the  country.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1860  Lunt,  George.     Boston,  [Massachusetts].     To  Crittenden. 

Jan.  10  Efforts  for  a  Union  organization;  Massachusetts 

politics.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1860  Inglis,  C[harles].     Paterson,  New  Jersey.     To  Crittenden. 

Jan.  12  National  politics;  organization  of  a  conservative 

party.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1860  Onderdonk,  J.  A.     Hamilton,  New  York.     To  Crittenden. 

Jan.  13  Desires  Crittenden's  speeches.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1860  Dewees,  Jacob.     Pottsville,  [Pennsylvania].     To  Critten- 

Jan.  16  den.     Necessity  of  a  Union  meeting.     A.  L.  S. 

5  p. 
1860  Newport,   David.     Harrisburg,    Pennsylvania.     To   Crit- 

Jan.  16  tenden.     Urges  compromise  measures.     A.  L.  S. 

2  p. 
1860  Ketcham,  Hiram.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Critten- 

Jan.  17  den's  recent  speech  at  Philadelphia;  evil  results 

from  failure  of  House  of  Representatives  to  or- 
ganize.    A.  L.  S.     3  p.     Mutilated. 
1860  Elder,  William.     Philadelphia.     To  Crittenden.     Notices 

Jan.  19  of  John  C.  Hamilton's  History  of  the  Republic; 

races  adapted  to  the  climates;  drawing  a  slavery 
line.    A.  L.  S.     4  p. 


232  LIBRAE  Y   OF    CONGRESS 

1860  Kentucky  University,  Faculty.     Harrodsburg,  Kentucky. 

Jan.  20  To  Crittenden.     Desire  to  purchase  government 

property  for  a  university  site;  ask  aid.     L.  S. 
8  signatures.     6  p. 
1860  Stuart,  Alexander  H[ugh]  H[olmes].  Richmond,  [Virginia]. 

Jan.  22  To   Crittenden.     Haste   necessary  in   establish- 

ment of  the  Union  Party.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1860  Iverson,   Alfred.     Resolutions    offered    to   U.    S.    Senate 

Jan.  24  regulating  pay  of  retired  naval  officers  who  have 

been  restored  to  active  service,  with  arguments 
for  same.     Copy.     2  p. 
1860  Scroggs,  G[ustavus]  A.     Buffalo,  [New  York].     To  Crit- 

Jan.  24  tenden.     Organization  of  the  Union  Party;  plat- 

form and  nominations;  comment.     A.  L.  S.     6  p. 
Mutilated. 
1860  Lawrence,  Amos  A[dams].     Boston,  [Massachusetts].     To 

Jan.  26  Crittenden.     Little  credence  to  be  given  George 

Lunt;  progress  of  the  Union  party  in  Massa- 
chusetts.    A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1860  Aspinwall,   William.     Boston,   Massachusetts.     To   Crit- 

Jan.  27  tenden.     Offers    services;   political   career;    an- 

cestry.    A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1860  Brookings,  W.  W.     Sioux  Falls,  Dakota  Territory.     To 

Jan.  27  Crittenden.     Urges  organization  and  admission 

of  Dakota;  lack  of  law  and  order.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
[1860]  Nicholas]  S[amuel]  S[mith].     [Louisville,  Kentucky.]     To 

Jan.  28  Crittenden.     Evils  from  disorganization  in  House 

of  Representatives;  plan  for  overthrow  of  De- 
mocracy.    A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1860  Crittenden,   J[ohn]   J[ordan].     Washington,    [D.   C]     To 

Jan.  29  S[amuel]  S[mith]  Nicholas.     Criticises  Nicholas 

plan  for  Presidential  election;  attempt  to  form 
a  constitutional  Union  Party;  condition  of  the 
Democratic  and  Republican  parties  in  Congress. 
Copy.     1  p. 
1860  Randolph,  Joseph  F[itz].     Trenton,  New  Jersey.     To  Crit- 

Jan.  30  tenden.     Advisability   of  nominating   a   Union 

presidential    ticket;    New   Jersey    politics;    the 
national  committee.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1860  Italian  National  Committee.     New  York.     To  Crittenden. 

Jan.  3]  Invitation  to  meeting  to  express  their  sympathy 

for  brethren  in  Italy.     L.  S.  2  signatures.     1  p. 


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1860  Kennedy,  John  P[endleton].     Baltimore,  [Maryland].     To 

Jan.  31  Crittenden.     Arrangements  to   attend    the  na- 

tional committee  at  Washington.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1860  Carneal,  Thomas  D[avis].     Cincinnati,  [Ohio].     To  Crit- 

Jan.  31  tenden.     Comments  on  [Robert  Perkins]  Letcher; 

meeting  of  four  legislatures  in  the  city.     A.  L.  S. 

3  p. 

1860  Harris,  Alfred  T.     Richmond,  [Virginia].     To  Crittenden. 

Jan.  31  Claim  of  Melissa  Ligon  to  Kentucky  lands;    its 

validity.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1860  Swoope,  P.  C.     Huntingdon,  Pennsylvania.     To  Critten- 

Jan.  den.     National    Union   Party;    his  preferences. 

A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1860  Scott,    Winfield.     New    York.     To    Crittenden.     Corre- 

Feb.  l  spondence     with     [Henry]     W[ilson];     politics. 

A.  L.  S.     3  p.     Printed:   Coleman,  Life  of  Crit- 
tenden, Phila.,  1871;  II,  185. 
1860  Bresler,    C.    H.     York,    Pennsylvania.     To    Crittenden. 

Feb.  2  Prospects  for  National  Union  Party  in  Pennsyl- 

vania.    A.  L.  S. .   4  p. 
1860  Nicholas],  S[amuel]  S[mith].     [Louisville,  Kentucky.]     To 

Feb-  2  Crittenden.     National  Union  Party;   arguments 

against  success.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1860  Collins,  James.     New  Albany,  Indiana.     To  Crittenden. 

Feb-  2  Attitude  of  local  Democracy  toward  the  Union 

party;  comment.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1860  Scott,  Winfield.     New  York.     To  W.  T.  Ritchie,  Rich- 

Feb-  3  mond,  Virginia.     Correspondence  with  Thomas 

Ritchie  on  the  secession  movement  in  1831-2; 
division  of  the  country  into  three  sections.    Copy. 

4  p. 

1860  Hay,  M[ortimer]  D.     Greenville,  Kentucky.     To  Critten- 

Feb-  4  den.     Favors  Crittenden  for  President;  reasons. 

A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1860  Morris,  B.   S.     Chicago,   [Illinois].     To  Crittenden.     Ef- 

Feb-  6  forts  being  made  for  Union  party;    comment. 

A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1860  Pechin,  Edmund  C.     Philadelphia.     To  Crittenden.    Suc- 

Feb-  7  cess  in  organizing  the  Union  party  in  Pennsyl- 

vania.    A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1860  Kennedy,  John  Pfendleton].     Baltimore,  [Maryland].     To 

Feb-  7  Crittenden.     The  Union  party.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

Printed:    Coieman,  Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila., 
1871;  II,  185. 


234  LIBRARY   OF    CONGRESS 

Riley,  Thomas  W.  Kimbo  Hill,  [Kentucky].  To  Critten- 
den. Census  report;  feeling  of  various  factions 
in  Kentucky  toward  secession.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

Dewees,  Jacob.  Pottsville,  [Pennsylvania].  To  Critten- 
den. Injustice  done  Millard  Fillmore;  politics 
in  Pennsylvania;  efforts  for  the  National  Union 
party.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

Plautz,  J.  E.  Ephrata,  Pennsylvania.  To  Crittenden. 
EfForts  necessary  for  the  Union  party  in  Penn- 
sylvania.    A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

Burwell,  William  P.  Richmond,  [Virginia].  To  Critten- 
den. Invitation  to  a  wedding;  result  of  recent 
convention  in  Virginia.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

Schley,  William.  Baltimore,  [Maryland].  To  Critten- 
den. Maryland  legislature;  will  endeavor  to 
visit  Washington,  D.  C.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

Larrabee,  Charles.  Hartford,  Connecticut.  To  Critten- 
den. Sends  letter  on  Constitutional  Union 
Party.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

larribee,  Charles.  Hartford,  Connecticut.  To  Critten- 
den. Desires  Larribee's  article  to  be  universally 
read.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

Craik,  James.  Louisville,  [Kentucky].  To  Crittenden. 
Distribution  of  Craik's  speech  on  Union  prin- 
ciples.    A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

Harris,  Alfred  T.  Richmond,  [Virginia].  To  Crittenden. 
Claim  of  Melissa  Ligon  and  her  rights  under  Ken- 
tucky laws.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

Peyton,  Balie.  Gallatin,  Tennessee.  To  Crittenden. 
Membership  on  Executive  Committee  of  Union 
Party ;  its  plans ;  meeting  of  National  Conven- 
tion.    L.  S.     4  p. 

Graham,  W[illiam]  Alexander].  Hillsboro,  North  Caro- 
lina. To  Crittenden.  State  convention  of  the 
Union  party;  idea  of  nominating  two  candidates. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

Ferguson,  William  D.  Memphis,  [Tennessee].  To  Crit- 
tenden. Result  of  state  convention;  delay  of 
circulars  from  central  committee.     A.  L.  S.     2  p 

Freeman,  C.  B.  Fultonville,  New  York.  To  Crittenden. 
Place  of  meeting  of  National  Convention  of 
Union  Party.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 


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1860  G-off,    Washington.     New    York.     To    Crittenden.     Sug- 

Feb.  28  gests    an   Executive    proclamation   for   day   of 

thanksgiving  and  prayer.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1860  Pendergrast,  S.  V.     Washington,  D.  C.     To  Crittenden. 

Feb.  29  Her  husband  [Garrett  Jesse  Pendergrast]  in  com- 

mand of   the  U.  S.  S.   Merrimac,  to  be  inves- 
tigated by  the  Senate.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1860  Letcher,  R[obert]  P[erkins].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

Mar.  l  Crittenden.     Result  of  state  convention  of  the 

Union  party ;  probable  nominees  for  Presidency ; 
personals.  A.  L.  S.  3  p.  Printed:  Coleman, 
Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871;  II,  187. 

Kennedy,  John  P.  Baltimore,  [Maryland].  To  Critten- 
den.    The  Union  Party.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

Combs,  Leslie.  Lexington,  [Kentucky].  To  Crittenden. 
False  philosophy  of  [William  Henry]  Seward  and 
others;  the  Preisdency.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

Junior  Sons  of  America.  Canonsburg,  [Pennsylvania]. 
To  Crittenden.  Notification  of  election  as  hon- 
orary member.  L.  S.  by  three  names  in  one 
handwriting.     1  p. 

Rawlings,  Edward  P.  New  York.  To  Crittenden.  Wants 
Crittenden's  photograph  for  New  York  Illus- 
trated News.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

Wigg,  W[illiam]  Hazzard.  Washington,  [D.  C]  To  Crit- 
tenden. Claim  of  late  William  Hazzard  Wigg 
for  Revolutionary  services.  A.  L.  S.  2  p.  with 
newspaper  clipping  attached.  Also  account. 
2  p. 

Cabell,  E.  C.  [Aboard  ship  in  Gulf  of  Mexico.]  To  Crit- 
tenden. Marriage  settlement  upon  Mrs.  Crit- 
tenden; his  own  finances;  personals.  A.  L.  S. 
4  p. 

Lawrence,  Amos  A[dams].  Boston,  [Massachusetts].  To 
Crittenden.  Prospects  for  a  successful  state  con- 
vention.    Copy.     1  p. 

Malcom,  Thomas  S.  Philadelphia.  To  Crittenden.  Ar- 
rival of  a  ship  from  Liberia;  duty  on  tonnage; 
suggests  congressional  recognition  of  Liberia. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

Pendleton,  John.  Redwood,  [Virginia].  To  Crittenden. 
Publication  of  Pendleton's  speech  made  at  Whig 
convention  in  Richmond.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 


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I860  Williams,  William  R.     Ironton,  Ohio.     To    Crittenden. 

Mar.  20  In   preparing   " Sketches   of   Lawyers";   desires 

autograph  sketch  of  Crittenden.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
[1860]  Hale,  P.  H.     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  J[esse]  D.  Bright. 

Mar.  21  Publication  of  report  that  [John  Jordan]  Crit- 

tenden would  be  a  candidate  [for  Presidency]. 
A.  L.  S.  2  p.  With  note  from  Bright  to  Crit- 
tenden, stating  that  he  will  require  Hale  to  write 
Crittenden  a  letter  of  explanation  for  publication. 
A.  L.  S. 
1860  Lawrence,  Amos  A[dams].     Boston,  [Massachusetts].     To 

Mar.  30  Crittenden.     Success  of  state  convention;  Crit- 

tenden as  a  candidate  for  Presidency;  attitude  of 
George  Lunt.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1860  Letcher,  E[obert]  P[erkins].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

Apr.   2  Crittenden.     Presidency;  various  candidates  for 

nomination;  offer  of  services  of  Thomas  H.  Clay; 
personals.     A.  L.  S.     4  p.     Printed:  Coleman, 
Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871;  I,  116. 
Nicholas,  S[amuel]  S[mith].     [Louisville,  Kentucky.]     To 
Crittenden.     Party  preference;  possibility  that 
Union  party  will  aid  Democrats;  favors  nomina- 
tion of  John  McLean;  comment.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
Old  Dominion  Society.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     In- 
vitation to  dinner  on  anniversary  of  settlement  of 
Jamestown.    Lithographed  L.  S.  by  Dexter  Otey, 
chairman  executive  committee. 
Comegys,    J[oseph]    P[arsons].     Dover,    [Delaware].     To 
Crittenden.     "T.  J.  B."  in  the  "National  Intel- 
ligencer. "     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
Conrad,  C[harles]  Mfagill].     New  Orleans,  [Louisiana].    To 
Crittenden.     Political  complexion  of  the  country ; 
southern   feeling   toward    constitutional   Union 
Party;    will    follow    Crittenden's    instructions. 
A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1860  Jonett,  James  E.     On  board  U.  S.  S.  Crusader,  [Charleston, 

Apr.  20  South    Carolina.]     To    Crittenden.     Urges    in- 

crease of   pay  for  naval  officers.     A.  L.  S.  6  p. 
Mutilated. 
1860  Sherman,  E.  H.     Washington,  D.  C.     To  Crittenden.     Re- 

Apr.  23  quests  copy  of  Crittenden's  speech  on  the  Home- 

stead bill.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 


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1860  Barr,    J.    M.     Wilmington,    Delaware.     To    Crittenden. 

Apr.  24  Favors  Crittenden  for  Presidential  candidate  of 

the  National  Union  Party.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1860  Crittenden,   J[ohn]   J[ordan].     Washington,    [D.   C]     To 

Apr.  25  Washington  Hunt.     Confidence  in  the  National 

Union  convention;   precaution  necessary;   com- 
ment.    A.  L.  S.     4  p.     Printed:   Coleman,  Life 
of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871;  II,  195. 
Comegys,    J[oseph]    P[arsons].     Dover,    [Delaware].     To 
Crittenden.     State  convention  of  opposition;  re- 
quests men  to  speak  at  meeting  to  choose  dele- 
gates for  Baltimore  convention.     A.  L.  S.      1  p. 
Pechin,  Edmund  C.     Philadelphia.     To  Crittenden.     Dif- 
ficulties of  conservative  party  in  Pennsylvania; 
diligence  of  a  few.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
Ketchnm,   Hiram.     New  York.     To   Crittenden.     Ques- 
tion for  the  National  Union  Party  a  grave  one; 
impossible  to  give  advice.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
Henry,  John  F.     Burlington,  Iowa.     To  Crittenden.    Ad- 
mission of  new  states ;  slavery  question.     A.  L.  S. 
3  p. 
Lawrence,  Amos  A[dams].     Boston,  [Massachusetts].     To 
Crittenden.     Unable   to    attend   convention   of 
National  Union  Party;    possible  nominations; 
brief  sketch  of  Massachusetts  delegation.  A.  L.  S. 
2  p. 
1860  Rives,    W[illiam]    C[abell].     Castle    Hill,    [Virginia].     To 

May  5  Crittenden.     Unable  to  attend  National  Union 

convention;   confidence  in  its  deliberations  and 
will   act   accordingly;    opportunity   before   the 
party.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1860  Badger,   George  E[dmund].     Kaleigh,   [North  Carolina]. 

May  6  To  Crittenden.     Expects  Whig  victory  in  guber- 

natorial election;  equal  taxation  the  issue;  suc- 
cess in  the  legislature  depends  upon  Gilliam. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1860  Ketchnm,  Hiram.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Unable 

May  7  to  attend  National  Union    convention;    objec- 

tions to  nominating  a  third  Presidential  candi- 
date ;  limited  means  of  their  party ;  favors  post- 
ponement of  final  action.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1860  Grandin, .     To   Crittenden.     Favors  Crittenden  for 

May  7  President.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 


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[1860]  Ketchnm,  Hiram.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Encloses 

May  10  copy  of  his  letter  to  President  Buchanan.  A.  L.  S. 

lp. 
1860  Sanders,  George  N.     Baltimore,  [Maryland].     To  [James] 

May  9  Buchanan.     Condemns  telegram  in  New  York 

Times;    was  serious   in  Charleston  dispatches. 
Copy  of  telegram.     1  p. 
1860  Sanders,  George  N.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Pos- 

May  11  sible  removal  as  Naval  Agent ;   encloses  copy  of 

telegram  to  President  Buchanan.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1860  McKinley,  Andrew.     St.  Louis,  [Missouri].     To  Critten- 

May  14  den.     Encloses  statement  of  all  accounts  since 

taking  charge  of  Mrs.  Crittenden's  real  estate. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p.  and  accounts,  15  p. 
1860  Everett,  Edward.     Boston,   [Massachusetts].     To  Wash- 

May  14  ington  Hunt.     Distressed  on  receiving  nomina- 

tion for  Vice  Presidency ;  desired  his  name  with- 
drawn from  the  convention;   now  in  embarrass- 
ing  position.     Copy   2    p.     Printed:    Coleman, 
Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871;  II,  198. 
1860  Conrad,  C[harles]  M[agill].     New  Orleans,  [Louisiana].     To 

May  22  Crittenden.     Dissatisfied  with  results  of  National 

Union  convention;  condition  of  politics  in  the 
south.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1860  Saltonstall,  Leverett.     Boston,  [Massachusetts].     To  Crit- 

May22  tenden.     Invitation  to  attend  state  convention 

of  the  National  Party.     A.  L.  S'.     3  p. 
1860  Ogden,  James  De  P[eyster].     New  York.     To  Crittenden. 

May  25  Invitation  to  attend  meeting  of  Union  Clubs-  of 

New  York;   purpose   to   ratify  nominations   of 
National  Union  Convention.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1860  Pendleton,  N[athaniel]  G[reene].     Oakland,  Maryland.    To 

May  27  Crittenden.     Personal   feeling    toward   nomina-x 

tions  of  National  Union  Party;  claim  of  John 
Porter  Brown  for  pay  as  Minister  to  Turkey; 
personals.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1860  Everett,    Edward.     Boston,    [Massachusetts].     To    Crit- 

May  28  tenden.     Explains  his  feelings  towards  use  of  his 

name  on  the  National  Union  Ticket;  had  given 
no  authority  for  alleged  statements.     L.  S.     5  p. 
1860  Crittenden,    J[ohn]   J[ordan].     Washington,    [D.    C]     To 

May  30  Edward  Everett.     Regrets   any  cause  for  dis- 

pleasure; circumstances  under  which  Crittenden 


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signed  a  certain  letter;  its  contents;  will  accept 
Everett's  course  as  to  Vice  Presidency.  A.  D'ft. 
S.  2  p.  Printed:  Coleman,  Life  of  Crittenden, 
Phila.,  1871;  II,  208. 

1860  Everett,    Edward.     Boston,    [Massachusetts].     To    Crit- 

June  2  tenden.     Circumstances  make  it  unnecessary  to 

accept  nomination  formally ;  success  of  state  con- 
vention of  Constitutional  Union  Party;  would 
prefer  Crittenden  at  head  of  the  party  ticket. 
Copy.  1  p.  Printed:  Coleman,  Life  of  Crit- 
tenden, Phila.,  1871;  II,  212. 
1860  Lawrence,  A[mos]  A[dams].    Boston,  [Massachusetts].     To 

June  2  Crittenden.     Political  affairs  of  the  state  more 

encouraging;  success  of  state  convention  of  Na- 
tional Union  Party;  tide  seems  to  have  turned. 
A.  L,  S.     1  p. 
1860  Dnnscomb,    William   E.     Jefferson  City,    [Missouri].     To 

June  4  John     Harvey.     Reasons     why     certain    lands 

should  not  be  sold  for  taxes.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1860  Fugitt,    J.    Preston.     Baltimore,    [Maryland].     To    Crit- 

June  6  tenden.     Encloses  "An  Address  to  the  Patriot- 

ism   of    Country";    reverence    for    Crittenden. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1860  Ketchum,  Hiram.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Ideas  of 

June  12  William  Jagger  on  tariff;  Senate  should  follow  the 

lead  of  the  House  of  Representatives;  effect  of 
tariff  upon  Western  settlers.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1860  Williamson,  R.  H.     Boston,  Massachusetts.     To  Critten- 

June  22  den.     Invitation  in  behalf  of  others  to  visit  Bos- 

ton; committee  of  Constitutional  Party  in  high 
spirits.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1860  Wayne,  Henry  C.     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Crittenden. 

June  26  Laws  relative  to  appointment  of  Quartermaster 

General  of  the  Army;  urges  promotion  of  [Col. 
Charles]  Thomas  to  that  office.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1860  United  States.     Public  debt  and  customs  income  statistics. 

June  30  2  p. 

[1860]  [Crittenden,   John   Jordan.]     Frankfort,    Kentucky.     To 

[June]  [Samuel  I.  M.  Major,  Jr.  editor  of]  the  [Frank- 

fort] "Yeoman."  Denies  making  alleged  ac- 
cusations against  J[ohn]  C[abell]  Breckinridge; 
is  responsible  for  the  speech  in  question  and  does 
not  shun  it.     A.  D'ft.     Signature  attached.     3  p. 


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1860  Williams,  M.  J.  and  W.  J.  Kennedy.     Selma,  Alabama. 

July  12  To  Crittenden.     Desire  to  know  if  he  will  support 

the  Breckinridge  and  Lane  ticket.     L.  S.     1  p. 
Endorsed  by  Crittenden  that  he  supported  the 
Bell  and  Everett  ticket. 
[1860]  Nicholas],  S[amuel]  S[mith].     [Louisville,  Kentucky.]     To 

July  13  Crittenden.     Attitude  of  [Edward]  Everett  to- 

ward compromise  of  1850;  joint  ticket  scheme  for 
Presidential  campaign  in  certain  states.     A.  L.  S. 
4  p. 
1860  Missouri,  Constitutional  Union  Party.     St.  Joseph,  Mis- 

Aug.  27  souri.     To    Crittenden.     Invitation    to    attend 

state  convention.     L.  S.  by  16  names  as  a  com- 
mittee.    3  p. 
1860  Nashville,  Tennessee,  Citizens.     To  Crittenden.     Invita- 

Aug.  29  tion  to  visit  the  city  and  deliver  an  address.    Two 

printed  copies  with  38  signatures  in  all.     2  p. 
1860  Missouri  Union  Party.     Saint  Joseph,  Missouri.     To  Crit- 

Sept.   l  tenden.       Invitation      to      State      convention. 

Printed;   16  names  as  a  committee.     1  p. 
[1860]  Cunningham,  W.  A.     St.  Joseph,  Missouri.     To  Critten- 

[Sept.  l]  den.     Progress  of  campaign  in  Missouri;    urges 

Crittenden  to  be  present  at  the  state  convention; 
comment.     A.   L.    S.     3   p.     Endorsed:     " An- 
swered that  I  would  if  I  could." 
1860  Hunt,  Washington.     Lockport,  New  York.     To  Critten- 

Sept.   3  den.     Presidential   campaign:     New   York   the 

battle  ground;   requests  Crittenden  to  visit  the 
state;     reasons    why    his    presence    is    desired. 
A.  L.  S.     4  p.     Printed:   Coleman,  Life  of  Crit- 
tenden, Phila.,  1871;  II,  217. 
1860  New  York  Citizens.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Ap- 

Sept.   4  proving  the  [National  Union]  Committee's  invi- 

tation to  Crittenden  for  an  address.     L.  S.  by 
14  Signatures.     1  p. 
1860  Ewing,  Edwin.     Nashville,  [Tennessee].     To  Crittenden. 

Sept.   5  Private  reception  to  Crittenden  at  Nashville  im- 

possible; plans  of  reception.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1860  Churchill,  Samuel.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Has  no 

Sept.  12  confidence  in  the  Black  Republicans.     A.  L.  S. 

2  p. 
1860  Cunningham,  W.  A.     St.  Joseph,  Missouri.     To  Critten- 

Sept.  14  den.     Belief  that  Constitutional  Union  Party 


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will  carry  Tennessee;  fighting  against  great  odds 
in  Missouri;    Crittenden's   presence   needed  in 
latter  state.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1860  Mississippi  Citizens.     Jackson,  Mississippi.     To  Critten- 

Sept-  14  den.     Invitation  to   address  a  meeting  of  the 

Constitutional  Union  Party;  no  assurance  of 
success  in  the  state;  general  outlook  of  the  cam- 
paign. L.  S.  16  names  in  one  handwriting. 
4  p. 

1860  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Nashville,  Tennessee.     To 

Sept-  24  Elizabeth  Crittenden.     His  reception  and  speech 

at  Nashville.     A.  L.  S.     4  p.     Printed:    Cole- 
man, Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871;  II,  219. 
1860  New  Albany  Citizens.     New  Albany,  [Indiana].     To  Crit- 

Sept-  29  tenden.     Invitation  to  speak  at  a  National  Union 

meeting.     L.  S.     9  signatures.     2  p. 
[1860]  [Crittenden,  John  Jordan.]     [Frankfort?,  Kentucky.]     To 

[Sept.]  W.  M.  Smallwood  and  others.     Crittenden's  in- 

vitation to  visit  Missouri;  gloomy  state  of  public 
affairs;  parties  in  the  Presidential  campaign; 
will  accept  invitation  with  certain  qualifications. 
A.  D'ft.  5  p.  Printed:  Coleman,  Life  of  Crit- 
tenden, Phila.,  1871;  II,  215. 
1860  Morehead,   C[harles]  Slaughter].     Louisville,  [Kentucky]. 

0cT-4  To  Crittenden.     Gloomy  outlook  for  Constitu- 

tional Union  Party  in  the  East;  attempt  at  fusion 
in  New  York  and  Pennsylvania;  urges  Crittenden 
to  visit  Pennsylvania;  comment.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1860  Keene,   W.  H.,  &  Co.     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To  Crit- 

0cT-  6  tenden.     Receipted  account  for  groceries.     D.  S. 

iP. 

1860             Scott,  Winfield.     Views  suggested  by  the  eminent  danger 
0cT-  29  of  a  disruption  of  the  Union  by  the  secession  of 

one  or  more  Southern  States;  possibility  of  new 
confederacies  and  results;  his  own  political  pref- 
erences; outlines  for  general  defense.  D.  S. 
6  p. 
1860  Scott,  Winfield.  New  York.  To  Secretary  of  War  [John 
0cT-  30  Buchanan  Floyd].     Encloses  his  ' '  Views ; "  to  be 

considered  only  in  case  of  secession ;  commanders 
of  southern  ports  should  be  warned;  solicitude 
for  safety  of  the  Union.     L.  S.     2  p. 
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1860  Hannibal, .     Frankfort,    [Kentucky].     Carpentry  ac- 

Oct.  count  against  Crittenden.     1  p. 

1860  Scott,  Winfield.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Sends  an 

Nov. 12  antisecession  circular;  no  notice  taken  by  Secre- 

tary of  War   of    Scott's   suggestions;    probable 
formation  of  President  Lincoln's  Cabinet;  per- 
sonals.    A.  L.  S.     4  p.     Printed:  Coleman,  Life 
of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871 ;  II,  219. 
1860  Huntsville  Citizens.     Huntsville,  Alabama.     Circular  let- 

Nov.  19  ter  relative  to  state  convention  and  secession  of 

the  South  as  a  whole.     Printed,  with  100  names, 
lp. 
1860  Clemens,    Jeremiah.     Huntsville,    [Alabama].     To    Crit- 

Nov.  24  tenden.     Growth  of  secession  movement  in  the 

state;  plan  to  prevent  immediate  secession;  gen- 
eral  situation  throughout  the  state.     A.     L.   S. 
5  p. 
1860  Noble,    James    F.     Cincinnati,    [Ohio].     To    Crittenden. 

Dec.  3  Urges  a  compromise  to  preserve  the  Union;  in- 

terest of  the  border  states;  favor  a  convention  to 
amend  the  Constitution;  division  in  Ohio ;  com- 
promise questions.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
[1860]  Nicholas],  S[amuel]  S[mith].     [Louisville,  Kentucky.]    To 

Dec.  5  Crittenden.     Personals;  sends  drafts  of  resolu- 

tions; abolition  and  the  proposition  to  declare 
a  dictator.     A.  L.   S.     2   p..    Also  resolutions, 
lp. 
1860  Paxton,  Joseph.     Catawissa,  [Missouri?].     To  Crittenden. 

Dec.  7  Complimentary.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1860  Whiting,  William  B.     Philadelphia.     To  Crittenden.     De- 

Dec.  8  plorable  state  of  the  Union ;  scheme  to  divide  the 

Union  into  two  confederacies  each  to  control 
their  internal  affairs  while  foreign  relations  were 
to  be  controlled  by  a  common  central  govern- 
ment.    A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1860  Patterson,  Robert.     Philadelphia.     To  Crittenden.     Plan 

Dec.  8  to  divide  territorial  lands  into  two  equal  parts, 

each  part  to  be  held  in  common,  respectively, 

by  slave  and  free  states ;  scheme  for  government 

settlement;  return  of  fugitive  slaves.     A.  L.  S. 

3  p. 

1860  Grame,  John,  Jr.     Richmond,  Virginia.     To  Crittenden. 

Dec.  8  Scheme  for  a  convention  of  the  border  or  central 


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states  to  settle  the  political  differences  of  the 
Union.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1860  Davis,  Garrett.     Lexington,  [Kentucky].     To  Crittenden. 

Dec.  10  Approves  plan  of  Madison  [Conyers]  Johnson  for 

settlement   of   national   difficulties;   feeling   for 
secession    extending;  hope  for    a    compromise; 
much  to  be  sacrificed  to  save  the  Union.     A.  L.  S. 
4  p. 
1860  Dixon,    Archibald.     Henderson,    [Kentucky].     To    Gov. 

Dec.  12  Beriah  Magoffin  of  Kentucky.     Circular  recom- 

mending   a    convention    of    the    border   states; 
amendments  to  U.  S.  Constitution;  ideas  on  se- 
cession.    Printed.     4  p. 
1860  Hicks,  Thomas  H[olliday].     Annapolis,  [Maryland].     To 

Dec.  13  Crittenden.     All  eyes  upon  Crittenden  as  leader 

to  allay  the  present  political  troubles;  urges  de- 
lay in  collision;  regrets  opposition  to  the  States' 
Committee;   faith  in  Jefferson  Davis.     A.  L.  S. 
4  p. 
1860  Hicks,  Thomas  H[olliday].    [Annapolis,  Maryland.]    Plan 

Dec.  13  for  improving  the  fugitive  slave  act  and  pacifying 

the  states.     Prepared  by  Thomas  S.  Alexander. 
A.  D.  S.     9  p. 
1860  Fullerton,    W.    Gfeorge].     Louisville,    [Kentucky].      To 

Dec.  14  Crittenden.     Scheme  for  compromising  slavery 

troubles.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1860  Bibb,  John  B.     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To  Crittenden. 

Dec.  15  Suggestions  for  a  compromise  to  save  the  Union; 

personals.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1860  Robertson,   G[eorge].     Lexington,   [Kentucky].     To  Crit- 

Dec.  16  tenden.     Result  of  interview  between  [John  C] 

B[reckenridge  ?]  and  [Abraham]  Lincoln  about 
formation  of  Lincoln's  cabinet;  Lincoln's  reply; 
comment  on  Lincoln's  policies.  A.  L.  S.  3  p. 
Printed:  Coleman,  Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila., 
1871;  II,  222. 
1860  Campbell,  J[ohn]  Archibald].     [Washington,  D.  C]     To 

Dec.  16  Crittenden.     Transmits    draft    of    compromise 

resolution  relative  to  recovery  of  fugitive  slaves; 
comment.     A.  L.  S.     1  p.     Also  draft.     1  p. 
1860  Ridgway,    R.     Richmond,     [Virginia].     To    Crittenden. 

Dec.  16  Requests,  for  publication,  Crittenden's  views  on 

duties  of  the  border  states.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 


244  LIBKARY   OF    CONGRESS 

1860  Tallmadge,  N[athaniel]  P[itcher].     Fond  du  Lac,  Wiscon- 

Dec.  17  sin.     To  Crittenden.     The  National  crisis;   peo- 

ple of  North  and  South  honest  in  their  convic- 
tions; wrongs  on  both  sides;  relations  between 
National  Government  and  a  seceding  state; 
would  prevent  a  single  state  from  seceding,  but 
would  not  force  a  combination  of  states;  com- 
ment. A.  L.  S.  8  p. 
1860  Anonymous.    Philadelphia.    To  Crittenden.    Recommends 

Dec.  17  repeal  of  the  Fugitive  Slave  Law.     3  p. 

1860  Haddock,     C[harles]     B[rickett].     West    Lebanon,     New 

Dec.  18  Hampshire.     To    Crittenden.     Explains   feeling 

of  North  toward  the  South;    optimistic  views; 
mistakes  on  both  sides;    expects  a  compromise. 
A.  L.  S.     11  p. 
1860  Johnson,  M[adison]  C[onyers].     New  Orleans,  [Louisiana]. 

Dec.  19  To  Crittenden.     Favors  a  compromise  conven- 

tion of  the  border  states;  offers  an  amendment 
to  the  fugitive  slave  law;  fugitive  slaves  in 
northern  states.  A.  L.  S.  4  p. 
Anonymous.  Baltimore,  [Maryland].  To  Crittenden. 
Complimentary  remarks.  Signed:  "A  South- 
ener  and  a  Lover  of  his  Country."  2  p. 
New  York  Citizens.     To  Crittenden.     Favor  compromise 

resolutions.  L.  S.  by  16  signatures.  2  p. 
Wallace,  Perkins.  Canton,  Ohio.  To  Crittenden.  Ap- 
proves compromise  resolutions  offered  by  Crit- 
tenden; comment  on  recent  Presidential  elec- 
tion; sentiments  of  the  masses;  motives  of 
President  Buchanan.  A.  L.  S.  6  p. 
1880  Anonymous.     New    York.     To    Crittenden.     Scheme    to 

Dec.  21  emancipate  slaves  within  thirty  years.     Signed, 

"A  genuine  Republican."     8  p. 
1860  Calby,    S.    B.     Montpelier,    [Vermont].     To    Crittenden. 

Dec.  22  Effect  of  Fugitive  Slave  Law  in  Vermont;  real 

sentiment  of  the  people;    general  ideas.    A.  L.  S. 
8  p. 
1860  Ogden,  James  D[e  Peyster].     New  York.     To  Crittenden. 

Dec.  22  Favors  Crittenden's  compromise  resolution;  ef- 

forts on  part  of  others ;  suggestions  to  amend  the 
resolution.     A.  L  .S.     6  p. 
1860  Rice,    F.    A.     Keysburg,    [Kentucky].     To    Crittenden. 

Dec.  22  Kentucky  will  not  secede;  comment.     A.  L.  S. 

3  p. 


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PAPERS   OF    JOHN    JORDAN   CRITTENDEN  245 

1860  Murray,  James  B.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Com- 

Dec.  22  ment  on  fortification  of  Charleston  harbor;  re- 

marks of  Gov.  [Edwin  Dennison]  Morgan;  gen- 
eral  feeling   for    a    compromise;    confidence   in 
Crittenden.     A.  L.  S.     7  p. 
1860  Lord,  D[aniel].    New  York.    To  Crittenden.    Abolitionists 

Dec.  22  and  ultra  Republicans  the  cause  of  conflict;  sug- 

gestions; question  about  use  of  force  to  settle 
difficulties.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1860  Gerard,  J[ames]  W.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Hearty 

Dec.  22  approval  of  compromise  resolutions;  growth  of 

abolition  principles  in  New  England;  pecuniary 
suffering  the  only  remedy.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1860  Murray,  Washington.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     En- 

Dec.  24  dorses  compromise  resolutions;  lack  of  force  in 

representative   men;   confidence   in   Crittenden. 
A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1860  Croswell,    Edwin.     New   York.     To   Crittenden.     Grati- 

Dec.  24  tude   for   compromise    resolutions;   problem    to 

prevent    secession;    favors    re-establishment    of 
Missouri    Compromise;    sympathises    with    the 
South;  belief  that  troubles  can  be  settled   ami- 
cably.    A.  L.  S.     6  p. 
1860  Looker,  Thomas  H.     Norfolk,  Virginia.     To  Crittenden. 

Dec.  24  Encloses   circular   recently   sent    to    the   clergy 

throughout  the  country.     A.  L.  S.     1  p.     Also 
printed  circular  signed.     1  p. 
1860  Watkins,  John  A.     New  Orleans,  [Louisiana].     To  Crit- 

Dec.  24  tenden.     Repeal    of   Missouri   Compromise    the 

cause  of  dissention  in  the  Union;  expects  seces- 
sion; scheme  to  consolidate  certain  states;  im- 
possible to  reconcile  the  South;  hope  for  a  com- 
promise.    A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1860  Winthrop,    Robert    C[harles].     Boston,    [Massachusetts]. 

Dec.  24  To  Crittenden.     Agrees  with  compromise  plan; 

North  might  be  conciliated  if  prohibition  of  for- 
eign slave  trade  be  made  a  Constitutional  subject. 
A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1860  Whittlesey,     Elisha.     Canfield,     Ohio.     To     Crittenden. 

Dec.  24  Approval  of  Crittenden's  views;  preservation  of 

the  Union.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1860  U.  S.  Senate.     Joint  resolutions  S.  R.  52  proposing  certain 

Dec.  24  amendment  to  the  Constitution  as  a  slavery  com- 

promise.    Official  imprint.     6  p. 


246  LIBKAKY   OF   CONGRESS 

1860  Clemens,   Jere[miah].     Huntsville,   [Alabama].     To   Crit- 

Dec.  25  tenden.     Recent  state  election  gives  large  major- 

ity for  the  Union  ticket ;  hopes  to  refer  the  ques- 
tion of  secession  to  the  people  in  general;  is  loyal 
to  the  Union  but  North  must  abide  by  the  Con- 
stitution.    A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

1860  Wilkins,  William.     Homewood,  [Pennsylvania].     To  Crit- 

Dec.  25  tenden.     Ridicules  secession;  nervous  state  of 

Congress;  good  wishes  toward  compromise  reso- 
lutions; is  adverse  to  amending  the  Constitution; 
full  and  complete  remedy  in  present  Constitu- 
tion; protection  of  slaves  and  slavery  in  terri- 
tories the  issues;  general  comment;  great  energj 
needed.     A.  L.  S.     12  p. 

1860  Thayer,   J[ames]   S.     New   York.     To   Crittenden.     De- 

Dec.  25  sires  to  put  the  National  issues  before  the  people 

by  ballot;  necessity  of  conventions  of  the  people 
A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

1860  Davis,     Charles    A[ugustus].     New  York.     To    Winfield 

Dec.  26  Scott.     Favors  Compromise  Resolutions;  slave 

question  should  be  under  control  of  the  Con- 
stitution; comment  on  the  negro  as  property; 
would  test  secession  as  an  experiment.  A.  L.  S. 
6  p. 

1860  Nicholas],  S[amuel]  Sfmith].     [Louisville,  Kentucky.]     To 

Dec.  27  Crittenden.     Efforts  to  have  Governor  convene 

the  legislature  on  question  of  secession;  defects  in 
a  Southern  confederacy  and  suggests  a  Mississippi 
Valley  confederacy;   comment   on  the  scheme. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1860  Ward,  F.  T.  and   B.  W.  Ward.     Maysville,  [Kentucky]. 

Dec.  27  To  Crittenden.     Suggest  a  vote  of  the  people  of 

the  Union   on   Compromise   resolutions.     Tele- 
gram.    1  p. 
1860  Adams,  Benjamin  S.     Louisville,  [Kentucky].     To  Crit- 

Dec.  28  tenden.     Slave  question  should  be  settled  by 

direct  appeal  to  the  people;  favors  convention  of 
the  slave  states;  comment.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1860  Lord,    D[aniel].     New   York.     To   Crittenden.     Encloses 

Dec.  29  copy  of  petition  to  Congress  to  be  signed  by  lead- 

ing Republicans;  petition  recommends  individual 
state  control  over  slaves.  A.  L.  S.  1  p.  On 
reverse  of  petition. 


PAPERS  OF   JOHN   JORDAN   CRITTENDEN  247 

1860  lord,  Daniel.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Petition  to 

Dec.  29  be  prepared  by  citizens  of  New  York;  hopes 

Crittenden  will  not  become  discouraged  in  efforts 
for  compromise;  excitement  over  Major  [Robert] 
Anderson's  removal  from  Fort  Moultrie  to  Fort 
Sumter ;  sale  of  Treasury  notes  deferred.  A.  L.  S. 
3  p. 

1860  Ogden,  James  De  P[eyster].     New  York.     To  Crittenden. 

Dec.  29  Growth  of  feeling  in  North  against  President 

Buchanan   and  South  Carolina;   opposition  of 

Southern    leaders    to    compromise    resolutions; 

need  of  conciliation.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

1860  Neale,  Richard  D.     Woodlawn.     To  Crittenden.     Favors 

Dec.  29  Crittenden's  efforts     for  compromise;     general 

comment.     A.  L.  S.     6  p. 

1860  Lawrence,  A[mos]  A[dams].     Boston,  [Massachusetts].    To 

Dec.  29  Crittenden.     Sends  paper  which  is  distributed 

throughout  the  country  for  repeal  of  "  Personal 
Liberty  Bill" ;  contrast  between  feelings  of  North 
and  South;  North  not  thinking  of  war  but  an 
overt  act  will  bring  out  war  feeling  in  a  day; 
local  efforts  to  save  the  Union.  A.  L.  S.  3  p. 
Printed:  Coleman,  Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila., 
1871;  II,  240. 

1860  Johnston,   John.     Washington,    [D.   C]    To    Crittenden. 

Dec.  29  Congratulates   Crittenden's   efforts  for   a   com- 

promise; Johnston's  army  service;  desires  ap- 
pointment for  grandson  in  the  navy;  copies  part 
of  letter  of  Nov.  8,  1860,  from  Lewis  Cass  to 
Johnston  testifying  to  public  services.  A.  L.  S. 
3  p. 

1860        •     Davis,  Charles  A[ugustus].     New  York.     To  Crittenden. 

Dec.  31  Rumor  that  France  will  form  alliance  with  the 

South  in  event  of  secession;  attitude  of  Great 

Britain;  efforts  to  prevent  secession.     A.  L.  S. 

8  p. 

1860  Farrar,    F.    R.     Dratonville,    Virginia.     To    Crittenden. 

Dec.  31  Desires  opinions  on  National  questions.     A.  L.  S. 

3  p. 

1860  March,    Francis    A.     Easton,    Pennsylvania.     To    Crit- 

Dec.  31  tenden.     Slavery  in  the  territories;  belief  that 

enormous  patronage  of  the  President  is  the 
cause  of  dissensions.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 


248  LIBRAE  Y  OF   CONGRESS 

1860  Hulme,  J[ohn].     Philadelphia.     To  Crittenden.     Urges  a 

Dec.  31  convention  of  a  National  Jury  composed  of  dele- 

gates from  the  border  states  and  certain  free 
states;  conservative  party  could  force  extremes 
to  a  conciliation.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1860  Andrews,  C.  W.     Shepherdstown,  Virginia.     To  Critten- 

Dec.  31  den.     Gratitude  for  compromise  efforts;    desire 

that  the  South  will  postpone  final  action  until 
after  Northern  elections.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1860  Aldridge,  F.   M.     Jackson,  Mississippi.  '  To  Crittenden. 

Dec.  31  Discussion  of  action  to  be  taken  by  Southern 

conservatives;  contented  state  of  the  negroes; 
attitude  of  state  of  Kentucky;  Crittenden 
acknowledged  leader  of  conservatives.  A.  L.  S. 
4  p. 

[1860]  Anonymous.     [Baltimore,   Maryland.]     To  John   C[abell] 

Breckinridge.  Plea  for  the  protection  of  the 
Union.  L.  S.  A  Southerner  and  Lover  of  his 
Country.     3  p. 

[I860?]  Ramsey,  Marion.  Baltimore,  [Maryland].  To  Critten- 
den. Copy  of  Crittenden's  speech  received. 
A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1860  Headlam,    Thomas    E.     Great   Britain.     Definition    and 

explanation  of  Martial  Law.     Copy.     6  p. 

[1860]  Speed,  J.  J.     Detroit,  [Michigan].     To  Crittenden.     Fa- 

[Dec.     ]  vorable   comment   on   compromise   resolutions; 

gratitude  of  the  country  due  Crittenden.  A.  L.  S. 
3  p. 

[I860?]  McCall,  J.  To  Crittenden.  Plea  that  Crittenden  be  more 
religious.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1860  Guiteau,    S[heridan].     Baltimore,    [Maryland].     To   Crit- 

Dec.  tenden.     Prayer  that  Crittenden  will  not  despair 

in  efforts  for  compromise.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1860  Crittenden,   J[ohn]   J[ordan].     [Washington,    D.   C]     To 

Dec.  S[amuel]  S[mith]  Nicholas.     Almost  despairs  of 

success  of  compromise  resolutions ;  Congressional 
opposition  to  slavery  in  territories;  resolutions 
favored  by  the  people;  of  necessity  consents  to 
idea  of  holding  convention  of  Southern  states. 
Copy.     2  p. 

[1860]  Massachusetts  Citizens.     Description  of  petition  [to  Con- 

gress] signed  by  22,313  citizens  for  adoption  of  the 
Crittenden  compromise.     2  p . 


PAPERS   OF   JOHN   JORDAN   CRITTENDEN  249 

1861  Ludlow,  N.  M.    Mobile,  Alabama.    To  Crittenden.    Scheme 

Jan.  1  for  a  Central  Union  of  certain  states;  restoration 

of  the  Missouri  Compromise;   would  let  seceding 
states  have  their  desires.     A.  L.  S.     5  p. 
1861  Adams,  John  S.     North  Chester,  Vermont.     To  Critten- 

Jan.  2  den.     Desires  opinion  on  true  state  of  National 

affairs;    doubts  sufficiency  of  compromise  reso- 
lutions.    A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1861  Ball,  A.  F.     Bound  Brook,  New  Jersey.     To  Crittenden. 

Jan.  2  Belief  that  proposition  to  extend  to  Pacific  Ocean 

the  Missouri  Compromise  line  would  be  accepted 
by  Congress ;   if  not  acceptable  to  New  England 
and  the  South  then  form  a  Union  of  Central 
States.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1861  Woodruff,  S.  E.     Girard,  Pennsylvania.     To  Crittenden. 

Jan.  2  Opinion  that  by  a  direct  vote  of  the  people  com- 

promise resolutions  would  be  accepted;    inten- 
tion to  preserve  the  Union  by  force;  protection 
of  the  Constitution  and  enforcement  of  Federal 
laws.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1861  Taylor,  F.  L.     Burlington,  New  Jersey.     To  Crittenden. 

Jan.  3  Notification  of  election  as  honorary  member  of 

the  Little  Giant  Club;  objects  of  the  association 
and  sympathy  with  Crittenden's  efforts  to  save 
the  Union.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1861  Mackae,    Cameron    F.      Philadelphia.      To    Crittenden. 

Jan.  3  Would  refuse  negroes  admittance  to   any  free 

state;    disposal    of    free    negroes    into    Mexico. 
A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1861  Campbell,  R.     Augusta,  Georgia.     To  Crittenden.     Re- 

Jan.  3  suit  of  state  convention  of  vital  importance  to 

the  Union;  urges   that  commissioners  be  sent 
from    Kentucky;    attitude    of    South    Carolina 
toward  disunion.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
[1861]  King,  D.  Rodney.     Philadelphia.     To  Crittenden.     Peti- 

[Jan.  3?]  tion  to  Congress  for  adoption  of  Crittenden  com- 

promise circulated  and  generally  approved  by 
citizens.     A.  L.  S.     2  p.     On  printed  extracts 
from  resolutions. 
1861  Crittenden,    [John     Jordan].      Compromise     resolutions 

Jan.  3  official  imprints  with  amendments.     12  p.;   also 

manuscript  drafts,  14  p. 


250  LIBKAKY   OF   CONGRESS 

1861  Broadhead,  John.     Philadelphia.     To  Crittenden.     Com- 

Jan.  4  promise  resolutions  favored  by  all  Democrats  and 

Union  men ;  [Stephen  Arnold]  Douglas  favored  by 

public  opinion;  will  join  with  anyone  in  order  to 

avert  a  civil  war.     A.  L.  S.     2p. 

1861  Anderson,  Larz.     Charleston,  South  Carolina.     To  Crit- 

JAN- 4  tenden.     Was    permitted    to    visit   his    brother 

[Major  Robert  Anderson];  feeling  against  Robert 

for    unknowingly    violating    [John    Buchanan] 

Floyd's  pledges;  courteous  reception.     A.  L.  S. 

iP. 

1861  Carey,    Isaac.     Warwick,    New    York.     To    Crittenden. 

JAN-  4  Right  of  property  in  slaves  not  questioned  by  the 

North;  Republican  party  in  error;  Northern  senti- 
ment.    A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1861  Myers,   Laurence.     Philadelphia.     To  Crittenden.     Sug- 

JAN-  4  gests  that  compromise  resolutions  be  submitted 

to    the    people    broadcast;    desire    for    peace. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p.     Printed:  Coleman,  Life  of  Crit- 
tenden, Phila.,  1871;  II,  350. 
1861  Conrad,  Harry.     Philadelphia.     To  Crittenden.     Pennsyl- 

JAN-  5  vania  would  give  large  majority  for  compromise 

resolutions  if  submitted  to  the  people.     A.  L.  S. 
1    p.     Printed:  Coleman,    Life    of    Crittenden, 
Phila.,  1871;  II,  351. 
1861  Gaston,  E.  P.     Hillsboro,  Ohio.     To  Crittenden.     People 

Jan-  5  of  Ohio  disappointed  at  Crittenden's  efforts  for 

compromise;  opposed  to  amendments  to  Con- 
stitution.    A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1861  Defrees,    John    D[ougherty].     Washington,    [D.    C]     To 

JAN- 5  Crittenden.     Sends     draft     of    resolutions    for 

amendment  to  the  Constitution  with  provision 
that  they  be  voted  on  directly  by  the  people  of 
each  state.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. ;  also  draft  of  amend- 
ment, 2  p. 
1861  Paine,    J.     W.     Lexington,     Virginia.     To     Crittenden. 

JAN-  5  Pleased  with  message  of  Crittenden  and  [Stephen 

Arnold]  Douglas  to  Georgia  [Convention  ?] ;  anti- 
secession  feeling  in  Virginia.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1861  Murray,  James  B.    New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Credit  to 

JAN-  5  Thurlow  Weed;  scheme  to  divide  present  terri- 

tories into  two  states;  little  regard  for  threats 
of  Southern  states;  Major  [Robert]  Anderson  and 
Presidency  in  1865;  alleged  treachery  of  Secre- 


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tary   of   War   [John   Buchanan   Floyd];   public 
debt.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1861  Bryan,  George  S.     Charleston,  [South  Carolina].     To  Crit- 

Jan.  6  tenden.     Urges  efforts  to  prevent  vessel  being 

sent  to  reinforce    Ft.  Sumter;  people  will  not 
assent  and  will  strike  on  its  appearance.     A.  L.  S. 
2    p.     Printed:   Coleman,    Life    of    Crittenden, 
Phila.,  1871;  11,251. 
1861  Hascall,  V.     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Crittenden.     Com- 

Jan.   7  pliments  Crittenden's  efforts  to  save  the  Union. 

A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1861  Tallmadge,    N[athaniel]    Pfttcher].     Boston,    [Massachu- 

Jan.   7  setts.     To    Crittenden.     Safety    of    the    Union 

depends  upon  the  border  states;    any  overt  act 
will  arouse  the  North;    New  York  legislature 
considering  appropriations  of  money  and  troops 
to  preserve  the  Union.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1861  Ruffner,  W.  H.     Harrisonburg,  Virginia.     To  Crittenden, 

Jan.   7  and  William  Henry  Seward.     Submits  scheme  of 

payment  for  fugitive  slaves  by  general  Govern- 
ment.    A.  L.  S.,  1  p.,  also  scheme,  2  p. 
1861  Brewer,   Thomas  A.     Macon,   Georgia.     To   Crittenden. 

Jan.   7  Scheme  to  divide  the  Union  into  three  republics 

allied  with  a  central  government.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1861  Ash,    Joshua    W.     Philadelphia.     To    Crittenden.     Plan 

Jan.   7  for  a  convention  of  the  judiciary  of  the  several 

states  and  the  United  States  to  settle  disputed 
questions.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1861  Allis,    H.    B.     Pine    Bluff,    Arkansas.     To    Crittenden. 

Jan.   7  Wellfare  of  the  Union;   troubles  due  to  the  for- 

eign vote;    convention  to  amend  the  Constitu- 
tion.    A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1861  Lea,  Matthew  Carey.     Philadelphia.     To  Crittenden.  Ad- 

Jan.   7  mission  of  new  states  to  be  regulated  by  census. 

A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1861  Davis,  Charles  A[ugustus].     New  York.     To  Crittenden. 

Jan.   7  Convention  of  Southern  states  must  demand  re- 

dress from  the  Black  Republicans;    all  eyes  on 
the  border  states;  Constitution  and  Union  above 
all  considerations.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1861  Stuart,  Oscar  J.  E.     Summitt,  Mississippi.     To  Critten- 

Jan.   7  den.     Principles  of  the  Southern  Confederacy; 

his  boyhood;    early  meeting  with  Crittenden; 


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"bargain  and  intrigue "  in  Adams  and  Jackson 
campaign,  1828.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1861  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     To  Joseph  Holt.     Invitation 

Jan.   7  to  dine  on  9th  inst.     A.  L.  S.     1  p.  holt. 

1861  Hall,  J.  P.    Glasgow,  Kentucky.    To  Crittenden.    Scheme 

JAN-  8  of    submitting   compromise   resolutions   to    the 

people.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1861  Clay,  Thomas  H.     Mansfield,  [Kentucky].     To  Critten- 

JAN-   9  den.     Proposition  of  Southern  convention  un- 

wise;   desires  opinion  about  a  state  convention; 
failing    health    of    [Robert    Perkins]    Letcher. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p.     Printed:   Coleman,  Life  of  Crit- 
tenden, Phila.,  1871;  II,  253. 
1861  flicks,    Thomas   H[olliday].     Annapolis,    Maryland.     To 

Jan-   9  Crittenden.     Burden  upon  representatives  of  the 

border  states  to  save  the  Union;   bad  policy  of 
reinforcing  Fort  Sumter;    Congress  should  act 
immediately.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1861  Crittenden,  G[eorge]  B[ibb].     Ft.  Union,  New  Mexico.     To 

Jan.  10  Crittenden.     Successful  scout  against  Comanches 

and  Kiowas;    recommends  brevets  for  officers. 
A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1861  Hutchins,  N[athan]  L.     Lawrence ville,  Georgia.     To  Crit- 

Jan.  10  tenden.     Pessimistic  views  on  preservation  of  the 

Union ;  favors  establishment  of  two  allied  repub- 
lics.    A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1861  Darneille,   Benjamin  J.     Buckingham  Courthouse,   Vir- 

Jan.  10  ginia.     To  Crittenden.     Favors  compromise  res- 

olutions to  amend  the  Constitution ;  suggests  con- 
vention  of  border  states  to  settle  difficulties; 
hope  for  peace.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1861  Nattall,  E.  F.     Spring  Port,  [Kentucky].     To  Crittenden. 

Jan.  11  Only  solution  for  a  compromise  is  to  put  it  be- 

fore the  people.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1861  Baldwin,  S.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Petitions  from 

Jan.  11  northern  cities  urging  Congress  to  adopt  Crit- 

tenden's plan  for  compromise.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1861  Ogden,  James  De  P[eyster].     New  York.     To  Crittenden. 

Jan.  12  Effect  of  William  H.  Seward's  speech;  attitude  of 

Republicans  will  result  in  secession ;  query  about 
reconstruction;  compromise  resolutions  must  be 
submitted  to  the  people.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 


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1861  Lawrence,  Amos  A[dams].     Boston,  [Massachusetts].     To 

Jan.  12  Crittenden.     Effect  of  circular  letters  distributed 

through  Massachusetts;  reaction  movement  re- 
tarded in  the  state ;  feeling  against  nullifiers ;  in- 
habitants willing  to  be  taxed  and  even  take  up 
arms ;  hopes  for  success  of  compromise.  A.  L.  S. 
3  p. 
1861  Fowlkes,  H.  M.     Wintopock,  Virginia.     To  Crittenden. 

Jan.  13  Urges  that  compromise  resolutions  be  put  to  a 

direct  vote  of  the  people ;  politicians  have  ruined 
the  country.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1861  Ely,  A[lfred]  B.     Boston,  Massachusetts.     To  Crittenden. 

Jan.  14  Sectional  views;  property  right  in  slaves;  duties 

of  the  North  and  South;  laws  to  be  enacted. 
A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1861  Bnckner,  W.  P.     Annapolis,  Maryland.     To  Crittenden- 

Jan.  14  Alleges  a  conspiracy  on  foot  to  destroy  the  Union ; 

certain  conspirators;  comment.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1861  Townsend,  Reuben.     Cape  May  Courthouse,  [New  Jersey]. 

Jan.  15  To  Crittenden.     Men  of  all  parties  look  to  Crit- 

tenden as  preserver  of  the  Union.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1861  Helm,   John  L.     Elizabethtown,    [Kentucky].     To   Crit- 

Jan.  15  tenden.     Popularity  of  compromise  resolutions; 

Kentucky   will    oppose    by   force    any   Federal 
troops  entering  the  state;  necessity  of  immediate 
reconstruction  if  Union  is  divided ;  constitution  of 
Confederate  states.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1861  Heard,  John  W.     Frederick,  Maryland.     To  Crittenden, 

Jan.  15  Asks  if  Crittenden  endorsed  the  course  of  Gov. 

Hicks  of  Maryland  in  refusing  to  convene  the 
legislature;  injustice  to  the  state.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1861  Salle,    George   F.     Mobile,    [Alabama].     To   Crittenden. 

Jan.  15  Abolition   of   slaves    and   civil   war   inevitable; 

question   of   deportation;   South   should    adopt 
an  emancipation  scheme  for  the  sake  of  human- 
ity.    A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1861  Campbell,  Robert.     St.  Louis,  [Missouri].     To  Crittenden. 

Jan.  16  Sends  resolutions  of  mass  meeting  in  sympathy 

with  Crittenden's  compromise  resolutions.     A. 
L.  S.     1  p. 
1861  Dickinson,     Philfemon?].     Trenton,     [New   Jersey].     To 

Jan.  16  Crittenden.     Proposition  before  state  legislature 

to  submit  "Crittenden  resolutions  "  to  the  people 


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for  vote;  effect  of  such  an  expression  of  opinion. 
A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1861  Anonymous.     To  Crittenden.     State  responsibility  for  acts 

Jan.  16  of  citizens;  rights  and  privileges  of  the  slave. 

L.  S.     "An  old  Henry  Clay  Whig." 
1861  Wilson,   David.     Baltimore,   Maryland.     To  Crittenden. 

Jan.  16  Scheme  for   a  compromise;    repeal  of  fugitive 

slave  laws;  payment  for  runaway  slaves  out  of 
funds  from  public  lands;  right  of  property;  ad- 
mission of  new  states.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

Spoford,  E.  Brooklyn,  New  York.  To  Crittenden; 
Northern  interpretation  of  Fugitive  Slave  Laws; 
A.  L.  S.     8  p. 

Reed,  J.  H.  Greenwich,  Connecticut.  To  Crittenden. 
Northern  sentiment  toward  slavery;  territorial 
question.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

Shirly,  G.  H.  New  York.  To  Crittenden.  Encourage- 
ment to  persevere  in  efforts  to  save  the  Union. 
A.  L.  S.  1  p.  Printed:  Coleman,  Life  of  Crit- 
tenden, Phila.,  1871;  II,  251. 

Cutting,  S.  S.  Rochester,  [New  York].  To  Crittenden. 
Objection  to  reference  to  slaves  as  property  in 
compromise  resolutions;  further  comment.  A. 
L.  S.     3  p. 

Buckner,  W.  P.  Annapolis,  Maryland.  To  Crittenden. 
Course  of  John  C[abell]  Breckinridge  toward  com- 
promise.    A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

Forbes,  F[rancis]  H.  Boston,  [Massachusetts].  To  Crit- 
tenden. Republican  principles;  ideas  on  tem- 
porary secession.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

Phipps,  Isaac  N.  Indianapolis,  [Indiana].  To  Critten- 
den. Desires  to  know  Southern  feeling  toward 
compromise  measures;  sentiment  in  Indiana. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

Pratt,  D[undass]  T.  Philadelphia.  To  Crittenden.  Grat- 
itude for  patriotic  efforts  for  a  compromise; 
offers  services.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

Johnson,  A.  B.  Utica,  New  York.  To  Crittenden.  Com- 
ment on  compromise  resolutions  relative  to  ad- 
mission of  new  states.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

Kerr,  R.  H.  Pittsburgh,  [Pennsylvania].  To  Crittenden. 
Proceedings  of  mass  meeting  endorsing  compro- 
mise resolutions.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 


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Haydon,  Samuel.     Wallonia,  Kentucky.     To  Crittenden. 

Comment  on  present  crisis.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
Seaton,  John.     Grumpsburg,  Kentucky.     To  Crittenden. 
Favors  compromise;    Union  should  have  more 
patriots  and  less  politicians ;  comment.    A.  L.  S. 
4  p. 
Hicks,    Thomas   H[olliday].     Annapolis,    Maryland.     To 
Crittenden.     Favors  proposition  offered  by  Crit- 
tenden ;  country  at  large  too  mad  for  sane  action. 
A.  L.  S.,  1  p.;  also  Copy,  1  p. 
Watkins,  T.  W.     Murfreesboro,  Tennessee.     To  Critten- 
den.    Has  little  hope  for  the  Union;   southern 
people  despair  of  compromise;  efforts  to  relieve 
conditions.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
Whitworth,  Thomas.     Mayfield,  Virginia.     To  Crittenden. 
State  convention  to  be  held  to  consider  plan  of 
pacification;  popularity  of  compromise  resolu- 
tions.    A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
Van  Aken,  E[noch].     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Com- 
promise resolutions  carry  the  idea  that  the  Con- 
stitution should  recognize  and  protect  slavery; 
Northern  sentiment;  other  features  that  may  be 
amended.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1861  Allen,  A[nthony]  B.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Ap- 

Jan.  19  proves  plan  for  border  states  to  settle  difficulties; 

efforts  in  New  York.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1861  Oaksmith,  Appleton.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Pud- 

Jan.  19  lie  sentiment  in  New  York  favors  conciliation  and 

compromise;  mass  meeting  to  be  held.     A.  L.  S. 
2  p. 
1861  Ogden,  James  De  P[eyster].     New  York.     To  Crittenden. 

Jan.  19  Comment  on  speech  of  [William  Henry]  Seward; 

ideas  on  compromise  line.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1861  Lyon,  James.     Petersburg,  Virginia.    To  Crittenden.    Con- 

Jan.  20  stitutionality  of  personal  liberty  bills  of  Northern 

states;  is  Union  candidate  for  state  convention; 
desires  information.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1861  Hnlme,    J[ohn].     Philadelphia.     To    Crittenden.     Objec- 

Jan.  20  tions  to  compromise  resolutions  for  "protection 

of  slavery  in  the  territories";  urges  modification. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1861  Suit,  S[amuel]  T.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     In  sym- 

Jan.  20  pathy  with  compromise  efforts  and  hopes  for 

success.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 


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1861  Anonymous.       Baltimore,     Maryland.       To     Crittenden. 

Jan.  21  Rights  of  an  American  citizen.     L.  S.  '  'A  South- 

erner and  a  lover  of  his  Country.' '     1  p. 
1861  Fiske,  A.  S.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Compromise 

Jan.  21  line  and  admission  of  new  states.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1861  Davis,  Charles  A[ugustus].     New  York.     To  Crittenden. 

Jan.  21  Effect   of   secession   upon   trade    and   finances; 

influences  of  the  railroads;  necessity  of  a  com- 
promise.    A.  L.  S.     5  p. 
1861  Morris,  W.  H.     Nashville,  [Tennessee].     To  Crittenden. 

Jan.  21  Urges  that  compromise  resolutions  be  submitted 

to  a  direct  vote  of  the  people.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1861  Price,    Rees    E.     Mount    Zion,    [Kentucky].     To    Crit- 

Jan.  22  tenden.     Biblical  argument  and  advice.     A.  L.  S. 

3  p. 
1861  Combs,  Leslie.     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To  Crittenden. 

Jan.  22  Movement  in  Kentucky  to  resist  invasion  of 

Northern  troops;  prevailing  sentiment.     A.  L.  S. 
2  p. 
1861  Lawrence,  Amos  A[dams].     Boston,  [Massachusetts].     To 

Jan.  22  Crittenden.     Sends    copy   of   petition    favoring 

Crittenden's  compromise  resolutions;  legislature 
and  the  Liberty  Bill;  expects  to  visit  Washing- 
ton with  the  committee.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1861  Williams,  R[ufus]  K.     Mayfield,  Kentucky.     To  Critten- 

Jan.  23  den.     Recent  mass  meeting;  unanimous  vote  in 

favor  of   compromise  resolutions;    local  senti- 
ment.    A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1861  Dumas,  Edmund.     Barnesville,  Georgia.     To  Crittenden. 

Jan.  23  Feeling  toward  fellow  countrymen;  Union  ideas; 

popularity  of  compromise  resolutions;    destruc- 
tion of  slavery  would  be  ruinous  to  the  South. 
A.  L.  S.     5  p. 
1861  Eaker,  John.     Mayfield,  Kentucky.     To  Crittenden  and 

Jan.  23  L[azarus]  Whitehead]  Powell.     Encloses  resolu- 

tions  of  mass  meeting  unanimously   adopting 
compromise  resolutions.     A.  L.  S.,  2  p.;    also 
Resolutions,  4  p. 
1861  Dudley,  Thomas  P.     Lexington,  Kentucky.     To  Critten^ 

Jan.  24  den.     Conservative  ideas  on  political  troubles  of 

the  Country;  desire  that  the  Union  will  be  pre- 
served.    A.  L.  S.     7  p. 


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1861  Beekman,  James  W[illiam].     New  York.     To  Crittenden. 

•Tan-  24  Condition  of  politics  in  New  York;    troubles 

nearing  a  crisis.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1861  Gale,   W.   Selden.     Galesburg,   Illinois.     To   Crittenden. 

JAN-  24  Comment  on  compromise  resolutions;  admission 

of  territories.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1861  Blanton,  Horace  T.,  Sr.     Paris,  Tennessee.     To  Critten- 

JAN- 24  den.     Politics  in  Tennessee;    secession  gaining 

strength;   popularity  of  compromise  resolutions. 
A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1861  Todd,  W.  M.     Woodford  Co.,  [Kentucky].     To  Crittenden. 

JA*-  24  Appreciates  Crittenden's  efforts  to  preserve  the 

Union.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1861  Warner,     George.     Dexter,    Michigan.     To    Crittenden. 

Jan-  24  Admires  Crittenden's  efforts  for  a  compromise. 

A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1861  Hicks,    Thomas   Hfolliday].     Annapolis,    Maryland.     To 

Jan-  25  Crittenden.     Criticises  actions  of  Northern  rep- 

resentatives   in    Congress;     personal    ambition 
rather  than  good  of  country  the  cause  of  trouble. 
A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1861  O'Neal,  John  L.     Philadelphia.     To  Crittenden.     Move- 

Jan-  25  ment  inaugurated  to  obtain  indorsements  from 

Lincoln's  supporters  on  compromise  measures. 
A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1861  Emlen,    Samuel.     Philadelphia.     To    Crittenden.     Com- 

Jan-  25  ment  on  political  differences   and  hope  for  a 

compromise.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1861  Randolph,  Theodore  F.     Trenton,  New  Jersey.     To  Crit- 

Jan-  26  tenden.     Resolutions  of  New  Jersey  legislature 

on  Crittenden  Compromise;   question  to  be  put 
to  a  vote  of  the  people.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1861  Russell,  E.     Griffin,  Georgia.     To  Crittenden.     National 

Jan. 26  politics;  attitude  of  Congress;  comment.     A.  L. 

S.     2  p. 
1861  lord,  Daniel.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Committee 

Jan-  26  to  visit  Washington  with  memorial  to  Congress; 

adoption  of  border  states    resolutions.     A.  L.  S. 
lp. 
1861  Ely,  Alfred  B.     Boston,  Massachusetts.     To  Crittenden. 

Jan-  26  Objection  to  slavery  in  territory  hereafter   ac- 

quired;   property    in    slaves    recognised    only 

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through  local  law;  plan  for  admission  of  states. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1861  Eddy,    R[obert]   H[enry].     Boston,   [Massachusetts].     To 

Jan-  26  Crittenden.     Suggests  amendments  to  compro- 

mise   resolutions;    slavery    in    the    territories. 
A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

1861  Dubuque  Citizens,  Iowa.     To  Crittenden.     Transmits  pro- 

Jan-  26  ceedings  of  public  meeting  endorsing   compro- 

mise resolutions.     A.  L.  S.  of  Tom  O.  Edwards. 
Also   signed   by   M.    D.   Binell   and   James   H. 
Williams.     1  p.     Also  proceedings.     3  p. 
1861  Davis,  C[harles]  A[ugustus].     New  York.     To  Crittenden. 

JAN  28  Local  sentiment  on  political  troubles.     A.  L.  S. 

'  4  p. 
1861  Flournoy,  J.  J.     Athens,  Georgia.     To  Crittenden.     Ideas 

Jan  28  on  causes  of  secession  movement;  the  demands 

of  all  parties;  little  hope  for  the  Union  under 
existing  conditions.     A.  L.  S.     6  p. 
1861  Brooks,  Edward.     St.  Louis,  [Missouri].     To  Crittenden. 

JAN-  28  Suggests  amendment  to  compromise  resolutions 

on  admission  of  new  states  and  slavery.     A.  L.  S. 
2  p. 
1861  Blenis,  O.     Salina,  New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Senti- 

Jan-  29  ment  of  the  people  and  attitude  of  New  York 

legislature.     A.  L.  S.     3  p.     With  note  to  Mrs. 
Crittenden. 
1861  Brooks,   Erastus.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Desires 

Jan  29  copy  of  resolutions  before  the  Senate.     A.  L.  S. 

lp. 

1861  Anonymous.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Opposition  to 

Jan/ 29  secession.     L.  S.  "  Concession,  Equality,  Union." 

4  p. 
1861  Ogden,  James  De  P[eyster].     New  York.     To  Crittenden. 

JAN-  29  Attitude  of  William  Henry  Seward  toward  a 

compromise;   public  sentiment  favors  concilia- 
tion.    A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1861  Marsh,  Mason  R.     Frederick,  Maryland.     To  Crittenden. 

Jan-  29  Desires  copy  of  Union  speech.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1861  Anonymous.     Maine.     To    Crittenden.     Slavery    in    the 

Jan  29  territories.     5  p. 

1861  Burwell,  William  P.    Richmond,  Virginia.    To  Crittenden,, 

Jan-  30  Warning  from  Virginia  delegation  in  Congress 

that  only  a  prompt  act  of  the  convention  could 


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avert  a  civil  war;  public  sentiment  favors  com- 
promise resolutions.    A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
McClelland,  R.     Detroit,  [Michigan].     To  Moses  Kelley. 
Public  ready  to  adopt  any  means  to  finally  settle 
political  difficulties.     Extract.     1  p. 
Hall,  N.  K.     Buffalo,  New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Pol- 
itics   in    Congress;    favors    position    taken    by 
[Thurlow]  Weed.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
Delaplane,  J.  C.     Monrovia  Mills,  Maryland.     To  Crit- 
tenden.    Distracted  condition  of  political  affairs ; 
hope  for  the  Union.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
Magrnder,  James  A.     Georgetown,  D.  C.     To  Crittenden. 
Rumor  that  Crittenden  was  opposed  to  com- 
promise.    A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
Thomas,  Henry  W.     Chaptico,  Maryland.     To  Crittenden. 
Compromise    resolutions    favored    in    Southern 
Maryland;  refusal  of  Governor  to  convene  the 
legislature;  attitude  of  Republicans  in  Congress. 
A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1861  Anonymous.     New  Orleans,  [Louisiana].     To  Crittenden. 

Jan.  31  Feeling  in  the  South;  Republican  representatives 

not  legally  elected.     L.  S.  "Louisiana."     2  p. 
Also  clippings. 
[1861]  Bend,  W.  P.     [Kentucky.]     To  Crittenden  and  S[tephen] 

[Jan.]  A[rnold]  Douglas.     Recommends  that  the  com- 

promise resolutions  be  submitted  direct  to  the 
legislatures  of  each  state.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
[1861]  Marshall,  Charles  A.    [Kentucky.]    To  Crittenden.    Hopes 

[Jan.  ?]  that  no  blood  will  be  shed  before  President  Lin- 

coln's Administration  is  fairly  tested;  efforts  in 
favor  of  the  Union  in  Kentucky;  fears  secession. 
.       A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
[1861]  [Crittenden,  John  Jordan].     Draft  of  compromise  resolu- 

[Jan.  ?]  tions.     1  p. 

[1861]  Kentucky,  Legislature.     Draft  of  resolutions  against  seces- 

[Jan.  ?]  sion.     1  p. 

[1861]  Congress.     Draft  of  amendments  to  Fugitive  Slave  law. 

[Jan.  ?]  5  p. 

1861  Kinkead,    George   B.     Lexington,   Kentucky.     To   Crit- 

Feb.  l  tenden.     Personal  differences;  gratitude  for  de- 

votion to  the  Country;  lack  of  patriotism  among 
public  men.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 


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1861  Howard,    John    R.     Lindley,    Missouri.     To   Crittenden. 

Feb.  2  Effect  of  recent  Presidential  election  upon  public 

sentiment;  general  comment.     A.  L.  S.     10  p. 

1861  Anonymous.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Necessity  of  a 

Feb.  2  conciliation  between  North  and  South;  fugitive 

slave  laws.     L.  S.  "Americus."     4  p. 

1861  Anonymous.     Scott  County,  Kentucky.     To  Crittenden. 

Feb.  3  If  there  must  be  secession  then  three  republics 

are  better  than  two.      L.  S.     "Your  Friend." 

3  p. 

1861  New  York  Industrial  Assembly.     National  compromise. 

Feb.  4  Printed.     1  p. 

1861  Dean,  John.     Galveston,  [Texas].     To  Crittenden.     Has 

Feb.  4  given  up  hope  for  compromise;  attitude  of  Black 

Republicans ;  will  support  a  civil  war ;  to  emanci- 
pate his  slaves  would  be  a  great  injury  to  them. 
A.L.S.    ,2p. 
1861  Rush,    Benjamin.     Philadelphia.     To    Crittenden.     Sug- 

Feb.   4  gests  that  [Washington's]  Farewell  Address  be 

read  before  Congress  in  presence  of  the  President, 
Cabinet,  Supreme  Court,  etc. ;  that  the  Farewell 
address  be  printed  and  distributed  throughout 
the  country;  patriotic  motives.  A.  L.  S.  6  p. 
1861  C[lay],  H[enry].     To  Crittenden.     Message  from  the  Spirit 

Feb.    4  world.      3  p. 

1861  Elliott,  H[enry]  H.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Objec- 

Feb.   6  tions   to   compromise   resolutions;   a   one-sided 

proposition.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1861  Learning,  J.  Fisher.     Philadelphia.     To  Crittenden.     Lo- 

Feb.   6  cal  interest  in  compromise  resolutions ;  objections 

to  acquisition  of  territory.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1861  Wight,    O.    W.     Washington     [D.    C.}    To    Crittenden. 

Feb.   7  Discussion  of  slavery  and  compromise  resolu- 

tions.    A.  L.  S.     pages  5  to  24  only. 
1861  Osborne,   A.   C.     Louisville,   Kentucky.     To  Crittenden. 

Feb.    7  Gratitude  for  patriotic  efforts  to  preserve  the 

Union.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1861  Anonymous.     Mobile,    Alabama.     To    Crittenden.     Dis- 

Feb.   8  tracted  condition  of  the  Union;  probable  conse- 

quences.    4  p. 
1861  Cooke,  P[hilip]  St.  George.     Fort  Crittenden,  Utah.     To 

Feb.   9  Crittenden.     Encloses    general    order    changing 

name    of    Camp    Floyd     to    Fort    Crittenden. 
A.  L.  S.     1  p.     Also  order.     1  p. 


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1861  lea,  Joseph  T.     Baltimore,  [Maryland].     To  Crittenden. 

Feb-   9  Favors  general  plan  of  compromise  resolutions; 

objection  to  acquisition  of  territory  the  cause  of 
contention.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1861  Pioneer  Clay  Club  of  the  8th  ward.     New  York.     To  Crit- 

Feb-    9  tenden.     Invitation   to    22d   Annual    Reunion. 

A.  L.  S.  of  Charles  E.  Gildersleeve,  corresponding 
secretary.     2  p. 
1861  Cabell,  Henry  C.     Charleston,  South  Carolina.     To  Crit- 

Feb.  12  tenden.     Advises    removal    of    Major    [Robert] 

Anderson  from  Fort  Sumter;  danger  of  conflict; 
results  if   war  should  break  out;  duty  to  the 
country.     A.  L.  S.     6  p. 
1861  Christy,  William  T.     St.  Louis,  Missouri.     To  Crittenden. 

Feb-   13  Approves  compromise  resolutions;  urges  that  a 

custom  duty  be  put  on  importation  of  fire  clay. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1861  Allen,  C.  B,     Boston,  [Massachusetts].     To  Crittenden. 

Feb-  13  People  offended  by  remark  of   Charles  Sumner 

that   they   signed   petition   for   compromise   in 
ignorance.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1861  Haverhill  Citizens.     [Massachusetts].     To  Charles   Sum- 

Feb  ]3  ner.     Deny  ignorance  of  people  in  signing  peti- 

tion for  compromise.     Copy  sent  to  J.  J.  Crit- 
tenden.    9  names.     3  p. 
1861  Davis,  Charles  Afugustus],     New  York.     To  Crittenden. 

Feb-  14  Effect  of  railroads  upon  eastern  markets;  dis- 

astrous results  in  the  event  of  secession ;  suggests 
Feb.  22d  as  a  day  for  a  rejuvenation  of  the  Union. 
A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1861  Van  Buren,  John  D.     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Crittenden. 

Feb-  14  Compromise  resolutions  and  future  acquisition  of 

territory;  draft  of  Constitutional  amendments; 
comment.     A.  L.  S.     4  p.     Also  draft  of  amend- 
ment.    8  p. 
1861  Anderson,    George    W.     Louisiana,    Missouri.     To    Crit- 

ic1* •  15  tenden.     Gratitude  to  Crittenden  and  [Stephen 

Arnold]  Douglas  for  their  attitude  in  political 
crisis ;  position  taken  by  border  states.  A.  L.  S. 
4  p. 

1861  Franklin,    J.     Little    Osage,    Missouri.     To    Crittenden. 

Feb-  15  New  mode  of  electing  President;  length  of  term; 

salary.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 


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Kennedy,  Thomas  S.  Louisville,  Kentucky.  To  Crit- 
tenden. Public  sentiment  toward  Crittenden; 
attitude  of  the  Republicans;  is  publishing  an 
appeal  to  the  North.     L.  S.     4  p. 

Canning,  Joseph  C.  Stockbridge,  Massachusetts.  To 
Crittenden.  Desires  appointment  as  purser  in 
U.  S.  Navy.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

Todd,  C[harles]  S[cott].  New  Orleans,  Louisiana.  To 
Crittenden.  Gratitude  for  compromise  efforts; 
faults  on  both  sides.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

King,  R[obert]  P.  Philadelphia.  To  Crittenden.  Local 
sentiment  as  to  compromise  resolutions ;  attitude 
of  congress ;  desires  statement  about  condition  of 
public  affairs.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

McNair,  Dunning  R.  [Washington,  D.  C]  To  Critten- 
den. Notice  of  meeting  of  Democratic  Senators 
"on  tomorrow."     L.  S.     1  p. 

Zetegathian  Society  of  Central  College.  Fayette,  Missouri. 
To  Crittenden.  Notice  of  election  as  honorary 
member.  A.  L.  S.  by  Robert  F.  Luckett,  cor- 
responding secretary.     3  p. 

Stinson,  Daniel.  New  York.  To  Crittenden.  At  request 
of  Major  R[obert]  Anderson  sends  piece  of  flag 
staff  from  Fort  Moultrie.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

Anonymous.  Baltimore,  Maryland.  To  Crittenden.  Op- 
position to  militia  bill  before  Congress.  L.  S. 
"One  of  the  working  class."     2  p. 

Anderson,  Robert.  Fort  Sumter,  South  Carolina.  To 
Crittenden.  Arguments  of  friends  against  re- 
taining command  of  Fort  Sumter;  is  certain  as  to 
proper  course.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

Virginia  General  Assembly.  Richmond,  [Virginia].  To 
Crittenden.  Petition  requesting  Crittenden  for 
an  address.     L.  S.     70  signatures. 

Blackburn,  C.  J.  Covington,  Kentucky.  To  Crittenden. 
Reasons  why  Crittenden  should  return  to  Con- 
gress as  a  Representative  of  his  district;  cer- 
tainty of  being  elected.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

Bradford,  Simon.  Memphis,  Tennessee.  To  Crittenden. 
Public  sentiment  in  Tennessee;  desire  for  peace; 
army  record ;  desires  appointment  as  postmaster. 
A.  L.  S.     6  p. 


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Wight,  O.  W.  Washington,  D.  C.  To  Crittenden.  Sends 
draft  of  proposed  amendments  to  the  Constitu- 
tion; power  of  Congress  over  slavery.     A.  L.  S. 

3  p.     Also  amendments.     2  p. 

Bourne,  William  Oland.  New  York.  To  Crittenden. 
Political  difficulties;  proposition  for  adjustment. 
Printed.     1  p. 

Williams,  Moses  B.  Boston,  [Massachusetts].  To  Crit- 
tenden. Encloses  an  Address  of  the  Working- 
men  of  Massachusetts.  A.  L.  S.  1  p.  Printed 
address  attached.     2  p. 

Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].  To  Joseph  Holt.  Accepts 
invitation  to  dine  on  27th.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

HOLT. 

Minute  Men  of  '56.  Philadelphia.  To  Crittenden.  In- 
vitation to  deliver  a  lecture.  A.  L.  S.  of  George 
West  Blake,  also  signed  by  Benjamin  G.  S. 
Wilkes  and  S.  S.  Sunderland.     2  p. 

Crittenden,  John  Jordan.  Latter  portion  of  farewell 
speech  delivered  in  the  U.   S.   Senate.     Copy. 

4  p.     Entire  speech  printed:  Coleman,  Life  of 
Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871;  II,  270. 

Willard,  Emma.  Baltimore,  [Maryland].  To  Crittenden. 
Gratitude  for  compromise  efforts;  sentiment  of 
American  women.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

Call,  W.  Tallahassee,  [Florida].  To  Crittenden.  False 
report  of  death  of  Crittenden  Coleman;  opposi- 
tion to  secession;  true  sentiment  in  the  South 
toward  the  North;  constitutional  amendments. 
A.  L.  S.     8  p. 

Larsen,  T.  Wharton.  Philadelphia.  To  Crittenden. 
Gratitude  for  compromise  resolutions.  A.  L.  S. 
2  p. 

Brown,  Orlando.  Frankfort,  [Kentucky].  To  Crittenden. 
President  Lincoln's  inaugural  address;  proper 
course  for  Kentucky;  personals.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

Wright,  B.  H.  Rome,  New  York.  To  Crittenden.  Slav- 
ery; compromises;  local  sentiment.  A.  L.  S. 
7  p. 

Janney,  John.  Richmond,  [Virginia].  To  Crittenden. 
Resolutions  of  Virginia  convention;  course  to  be 
taken;  comment.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 


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Everett,  Edward.  Boston,  Massachusetts.  To  Critten- 
den. Desire  to  entertain  Crittenden  if  he  should 
visit  Boston.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

National  Minute  Men.  New  York.  To  Crittenden.  Re- 
quest advice.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

Providence  Citizens,  Rhode  Island.  To  Crittenden.  In- 
vitation to  visit  the  city.     L.  S.     41  signatures. 

Hulme,  J[ohn].  Philadelphia.  To  Crittenden.  Desires 
due  notice  of  Crittenden's  visit  to  Philadelphia. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

Fellows,  Julia  B.  Buffalo,  [New  York].  To  Crittenden. 
Gratitude  for  patriotic  efforts.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

Haven,  George  W.  Portsmouth,  New  Hampshire.  To 
Crittenden.  Admiration;  invitation  to  visit 
Portsmouth.  A.  L.  S.  2  p.  Printed:  Cole- 
man, Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871;  II,  295. 

Nicholasville  Citizens,  Kentucky.  To  Crittenden.  In- 
vitation to  deliver  an  address.  L.  S.  68  signa- 
tures.    3  p. 

Anonymous.  New  Orleans,  [Louisiana].  To  Crittenden, 
Preservation  of  the  Union.  2  p.  Signed  "No 
North,  no  South,  no  East,  no  West,  but  my 
whole  country.' ' 

Janney,  John.  Richmond,  [Virginia].  To  Crittenden. 
Resolutions  of  Virginia  convention;  peace  con- 
ference.    A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

Anderson,  Larz.  Cincinnati,  [Ohio].  To  Crittenden. 
Recent  state  election;  local  politics.  A.  L.  S. 
2  p. 

Cheatham,  William  S.  Nashville,  Tennessee.  To  Crit- 
tenden. Invitation  to  visit  Nashville.  A.  L.  S. 
lp. 

Russellville  Citizens,  Kentucky.  To  Crittenden.  In^ 
vitation  to  deliver  an  address.  L.  S.  103 
signatures.     2  p. 

Bedinger,  D.  P.  Nicholas  County,  Kentucky.  To  Crit- 
tenden. Sentiments  on  slavery;  border  states 
convention;  results.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

Lawrence,  Amos  A[dams].  Boston,  [Massachusetts].  To 
Crittenden.  Political  sentiment  of  troops  leav- 
ing Massachusetts;  desires  that  Kentucky  will 
furnish  a  regiment;  suggests  Crittenden's  aid  in 


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the  matter.     A.  L.  S.     3  p.     Printed:  Coleman, 
Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871 ;  II,  318. 
1861  Andrews,   L.  W.     Flemingsburg,    [Kentucky].     To  Crit- 

Apr.  16  tenden.  Recent  speech  of  John  C.  Breckenridge; 

invitation  to  Crittenden  to  speak.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1861  Harton,  L.     St.  Louis,  [Missouri].     To  Crittenden.     Op- 

Apr.  16.  position   to  border  states  waging  war    on   the 

South.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1861  Everett,    Edward.     Boston,    [Massachusetts].     To    Crit- 

Apr.  18  tenden.     Regrets  not  meeting  [James?]  Harlan; 

intense  war  feeling;  course  of  the  border  states; 
country  aroused  to  a  feeling  unknown  since  the 
Stamp  Act.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1861  Robinson,  R.  M.     Covington,  Kentucky.     To  Crittenden. 

Apr.  20  Neutrality  of  Kentucky  and  attitude  of  Governor 

[Beriah]  Magoffin.     A.  L.  S.     3  p.     Newspaper 
clippings  inclosed. 
1861  Sloan,   Mrs.  John  Q.     To  Crittenden.     Civil  strife   and 

Apr.  20  probable  results.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

1861  Lawrence,  Amos  A[dams].     Near  Boston,  [Massachusetts]. 

Apr.  22  To  Crittenden.     Organization  of  militia;  intense 

feeling;  sentiment  toward  Kentucky.     A.  L.  S. 
3    p.     Printed:  Coleman,    Life    of    Crittenden, 
Phila.,  1871;  II,  319. 
1861  Minor,    W.    J.     Natchez,    [Mississippi].     To    Crittenden. 

Apr.  23  Suggests  an  armistice;  efforts  by  border  states. 

A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1861  Ross,    N.    M.     Indianapolis,    [Indiana].     To    Crittenden. 

Apr.  23  Troops  raised  in  Indiana;  preservation  of  the 

Constitution;  local  sentiment;  confidence  in  Crit- 
tenden.    A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1861  Hickman    Citizens,    Kentucky.      To     Crittenden    "And 

Apr.  26  others."     Approval  of  Crittenden's   defence  of 

the  Union.     L.  S.     25  signatures.     2  p. 
1861  Welch,    Ashbel.     Lambertville,    [Kentucky].     To    Crit- 

Apr.  27  tenden.     Submission  of  constitutional  questions 

to  the  U.  S.  Supreme  Court  to  effect  a  com- 
promise.    A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1861  Davis,  Thomas  T.     Pittsburg,  Pennsylvania.     To  Crit- 

Apr.  28  tenden.     Ability  of  Kentucky  to  save  the  Union; 

course  to  be  taken ;  comment.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1861  Green,    Thomas.     Washington,    [D.   C]     To   Crittenden. 

Apr.  28  Scheme    for    an    armistice    and    convention    to 

authorize  secession.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 


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Stevens,  Andrew  J.  Des  Moines,  Iowa.  To  Crittenden. 
Kentucky  as  a  neutral  state;  border  states  con- 
vention last  resource;  local  feeling.     A.  L.   S. 

2  p. 
Wilcox,    Andrew   J.     Baltimore,    [Maryland].     To    Crit- 
tenden.    Power  of  individual  states  to  prohibit 
slavery;    territorial    government;    admission    of 
new  states.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

Potter,  Henrietta  E.  Washington,  [D.  C]  To  Crit- 
tenden,    Desires  employment.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

Lawrence,  A[mos]  A[dams].  Boston,  [Massachusetts]. 
To  Crittenden.  Kentucky  and  the  Union; 
neutrality  impossible;  outpouring  of  men  and 
money  in  the  North.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

Wickliffe,  D[aniel]  C[armichael].  Lexington,  [Kentucky]. 
To  Crittenden.  Congressional  election;  Crit- 
tenden sure  of  election  if  nominated.     A.  L.  S. 

3  p. 
Jones,   W[illiam]   P[almer].     Nashville,    [Tennessee].     To 

Crittenden.  Proposition  that  England  or  France 
interpose  for  the  peace  of  the  country;  position 
taken  by  Tennessee  and  Kentucky.  A.  L.  S. 
2  p. 

1861  Davis,  Garett.     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To  Crittenden. 

May  11  Candidates  for  Congress;  country  demands  Crit- 

tenden's service.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1861  Crittenden,  James  L.     Richmond,  [Virginia].     To  Critten- 

May  14  den.     Desires  appointment  to  West  Point  Mili- 

tary Academy;   political  sentiment;   recent  im- 
prisonment; family  matters.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1861  Watkins,  John  A.     New  Orleans,  [Louisiana].     To  Crit- 

May15  tenden.     Neutrality    impossible    in    Kentucky; 

course  taken  by  Maryland ;  comment.     A.  L.  S. 

4  p. 

1861  Gordon,  F.  H.     Jennings  Fork,  Tennessee.     To  Critten- 

May  15  den.     Intense  feeling  in  Tennessee ;  fear  of  seces- 

sion; majority  for  neutrality.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1861  Gorin,  F[rank].     Louisville,  [Kentucky].     To  Crittenden. 

May  23  Doubts  position  of  Charles  Slaughter]  Morehead ; 

Kentucky  to  remain   in  the  Union.     A.  L.  S. 
lp. 
1861  Armstrong,  William  H.     St.  Joseph,  Missouri.     To  Crit- 

JUNE  6  tenden.     Condition  of  western  commerce ;  neces- 


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sitv  of  removal  of  blockade  from  western  cities. 
A.L.  S.     2  p. 
1861  Harrison,  Thomas  B.     Russell ville,  Kentucky.     To  Crit- 

June  13  tenden.     Desire  of  Lieut.  John  W.  Todd  to  be 

relieved    from    duty    in    the    South;     reasons. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1861  Glover,  Charles.     Bath  City,  Kentucky.     To  Crittenden. 

June  24  Amendment  to  Constitution  necessary.     A.  L.  S. 

lp. 
1861  Harlan,    John    M[arshall].     Louisville,    [Kentucky].     To 

June  25  Crittenden.     Departure  of  Kentucky  delegation 

to   Congress;    position   taken   by   secessionists. 
A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1861  Cabell,  E[d\vard]  C[arrington].     Richmond,  Virginia.     To 

June  26  Crittenden.     Condition   of   affairs   in   Missouri ; 

intended   visit    to    Crittenden;  prosperity   and 
spirit  of  the  South;  the  Union  divided  forever. 
A.  L.  S.     11  p. 
1861  May,  James.     Davenport,  Iowa.     To  Crittenden.    Views 

June  30  on  present  conflict  between  the  states.     A.  L.  S. 

4  p. 
1861  Morehead,   C[harles  Slaughter].     Nashville,   [Tennessee]. 

June  30  To  Crittenden.     Would  impeach  the  President 

for    unconstitutional    acts;     urges    acknowledg- 
ment   of    the    Confederate    Union;     Crittenden 
should  head  the  movement.     A.  L.  S.     9  p. 
1861  Hiller,  Augustus  C.     Brooklyn,  [New  York].     To  Critten- 

June  30  den.     Views  on  slavery;    secession.     A.   L.   S. 

17  p. 
1861  Fuller,  Robert  A.     Dansville,  [New  York].     To  Critten- 

July  1  den.     Query  as  to  order  commanding  all  south- 

ernes  to  return  home  under  penalty  of  confisca- 
tion of  property.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1861  Hngg,    John    H.     Baltimore,  [Maryland].     To    [Critten- 

July  1  den].     Problems  coming  before  extra  session  of 

Congress;    personal  sentiments.     Lithograph  L. 
S.     6  p. 
1861  Smith,  Henry  M.     Fairfield,  Connecticut.     To  Crittenden. 

July  3  Belief  that  Texas  should  be  declared  a  separate 

independency  as  peace  offering  to  South;  favors 
slavery.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1861  Hngg,  John  H.     Baltimore,  [Maryland].     To  Crittenden. 

July  4  Encloses  letter  of  July  1;  hope  for  the  Union. 

A.  L.  S.     1  p. 


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1861  Brown,  Orlando.     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To  C rittenden. 

July  5  Patriotic  celebration  in  Kentucky  on    July   4 ; 

West  Point  warrant  for  stepson,  Lucas  Brodhead. 

A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

1861  Anderson,     Robert.     Cresson,     Pennsylvania.     To    Crit- 

July  8  tenden.     Opposes  raising  a  Kentucky  regiment 

for  Federal  army;  neutrality  his  reason;  would 

sacrifice  anything  to  preserve  Kentucky  to  the 

Union.     Copy.     2  p. 

1861  Mulford,     John.     Philadelphia.     To     Crittenden.     Com- 

July  9  ment  on  National  affairs.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1861  Brown,  Orlando.     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To  Crittenden. 

July  9  Effect  of  President  Lincoln's  Message  upon  the 

Union  party  of  Kentucky;  Crittenden's  course 
will  be  sustained  by  Kentucky;  Secessionists  are 
desperate.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1861  Doniphan,  George.    Augusta,  [Kentucky].    To  Crittenden. 

July  13  Neutrality    of   Kentucky ;   would   preserve    the 

Union  from  bloodshed.     A.  L.  S.     7  p. 
1861  Underwood,    J[oseph]    R[ogers].     [Bowling    Green,    Ken- 

July  13  tucky.]     To  Crittenden.     Doubts  possibility  of 

pacification  of  Southern  states  at  present  time; 
suggests  certain  resolutions  that  express  the 
motives  of  the  North.  A.  L.  S.  3  p.  Printed: 
Coleman,  Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871;  II, 
325. 
1861  Bacon,   James   W.     Philadelphia.     To   Crittenden.     De- 

July  14  plorable   condition   of   the   country   caused   by 

fanatics ;  comment.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1861  Crittenden,    J[ohn]   J[ordan].     Washington,    [D.    C]     To 

July  19  Elizabeth  Crittenden.     Personals ;  offers  a  reso- 

lution in  the  House  of  great  consequence;  belief 
that  it  will  pass  with  large  majority.     A.  L.  S. 
1    p.     Printed:  Coleman,    Life    of    Crittenden, 
Phila.,  1871;  II,  329. 
1861  Campbell,    L.    A.     Pike,    New    York.     To    Crittenden. 

July  21  Possibility  of  a  compromise.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1861  Yantis,    J.    M.     Danville,     Kentucky.     To    Crittenden. 

July  25  Query  as  to  possibility  of  compromise,  coersion. 

A.  L.  S.     3  p.     Mutilated. 
1861  Porter.  Isaiah  J.     Harrisburg,  [Pennsylvania].     To  Crit- 

July29  tenden.     Sympathy    with    efforts    to    save    the 

Union.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 


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1861  Michaels,  J.     Gerard,  Illinois.     To  Crittenden.     Views  on 

July  condition  of  the  country;  remedies.     A.  L.  S. 

4  p. 
1861  Prentice,  George  D.  and  Paul   R.  Shipman.     Louisville, 

Aug.  11  [Kentucky].     To  Crittenden.     Efforts  to  organ- 

ize federal  troops  in  Kentucky  to  convey  arms 
across  the  state;  injurious  results  if  permitted  to 
continue.     A.  L.  S.  of  Shipman.     5  p. 
1861  Davis,  Garrett.     Lexington,  [Kentucky].     To  Crittenden. 

July  12  Objections  to  Federal  camp  established  in  Gar- 

rard county  by  Capt.  [William]  Nelson;  urges  its 
removal.     A.  L.  S.     1  p, 
1861  Robinson,  J[ames]  F.     Georgetown,  [Kentucky].     To  Crit- 

Aug.  13  tenden.     Objections  to  encampment  of  Federal 

troops  in  Kentucky;  injurious  results.     A.  L.  S. 
4  P- 
1861  Nelson,  W[illiam].     Camp  at  Dick  Robinson's,  Kentucky. 

Aug.  16  To  Crittenden.     Surprised  at  excitement  caused 

by  encampment  of  Federal  troops  in  Kentucky; 
will  maintain  peace  and  law;    will  keep  his  ap- 
pointment at  the  house  of  M[adison]  C[onyers] 
Johnson.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
McKinley,  Andrew.     St.  Louis,  [Missouri].     To  Critten- 
den.    Inability  to  settle  a  claim  against  [John 
Charles]  Fremont.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
Wolfe,   Nathaniel.     To   Crittenden.     Requests  letter  of 
introduction  for  Thomas  H.  Clay  to  the  Presi- 
dent.    A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
Fry,  John  B.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Attitude  of 
Kentucky  in  present  conflict ;  faith  in  the  coun- 
try;   eulogizes  late  Willie  P[earson]  Mangum. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
Scott,   Winfield.     New   York.     To   Crittenden.     Asserts 
his  friendship;    about  to  embark  for  Europe; 
apology  for  distrusting  Thomas  [Leonidas  Crit- 
tenden].    A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Lancaster,  [Kentucky].     To 
Elizabeth  Crittenden.     Tour  through  the  camps 
throughout  the  state.     A.  L.  S.     1  p.     Printed: 
Coleman,  Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila.,   1871;  II, 
330. 
1861  Nelson,  W[illiam].     Camp  Wadsworth,  Hazel  Green,  [Ken- 

0cT- 25  tucky].     To    Crittenden.     Transmits    captured 


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letters;  Nelson's  simultaneous  assault  on  West 
Liberty  and  Hazel  Green;  Shelton  Trimble 
among  those  captured;  about  to  resume  march 
on  Prestonsburg.     L.  S.     2  p. 

1861  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Camp  Dick  Robinson,  [Ken- 

Oct.  tucky].     To  Elizabeth  Crittenden.     Safe  arrival 

and  kind  treatment;  disappointed  in  not  wit- 
nessing an  active  campaign.  A.  L.  S.  1  p. 
Printed:  Coleman,  Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila., 
1871;  II,  329. 

1861  Princeton  Citizens,  Kentucky.     Testimonial  as  to  ability, 

Nov-    7  character,    and    property    of    A.    Harpending. 

D.  S.  7  signatures  and  sworn  to  before  county 
clerk. 

1861  Hunton,  Logan.     St.  Louis,  [Missouri].     To  [John  Charles] 

^ov-  13  Fremont.     If   an   interview   is   not   granted   to 

deliver  a  letter  from  J[ohn]  J[ordan]  Crittenden 

letter  will  be  returned  to  Crittenden  with  report. 

A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1861  Hunton,  L[ogan].     St.  Louis,  [Missouri].     To  Crittenden. 

Nov- 14  Difficulty  in  interviewing  [John  Charles]  Fremont 

to  press  Crittenden's  claim;    city  too  small  for 

both    Fremont    and    Francis    [Preston]    Blair. 

A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1861  Fremont,    J[ohn]    C[harles],     St.    Louis,    [Missouri].     To 

Nov-  14  Crittenden.     Reasons  for  not  granting  interview 

with    [Logan]    Hunton;     prefers    that    business 

matters  be  communicated  direct.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1861  Hunton,   Logan.     St.   Louis,   [Missouri].     To  Crittenden. 

Nov-  22  Financial  affairs  of  [John  Charles]  Fremont;  war 

movements  in  Missouri.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1861  Samuel,  E.  L.     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To  Crittenden. 

Nov- 27  Transmits   resolutions   of   citizens   of   Franklin 

county  declaring  emancipation  of  slaves  uncon- 
stitutional.    A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1861  Anonymous. [?]  St.  Louis,  [Missouri].    To  Crittenden.  Views 

Dec-  10  on  the  present  state  of  the  country;  its  causes. 

L.  S.     "A  Stranger."     40  p. 

1861  Morehead,  C[harles]  Slaughter].     Fort  Warren,   [Massa- 

ge- 15  chusetts].     To  Crittenden.     His  arrest  and  im- 

prisonment; inhumanity  of  prison  fife  at  Fort 
Lafayette;  no  formal  charges  preferred;  can  not 
take  oath  of  allegiance  for  financial  reasons;  prop- 
ositions for  a  parol.  A.  L.  S.  5  p.  Printed: 
Coleman,  Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871 ;  II,  333. 


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1862  Rose,  William  B.     Washington,  Pennsylvania.     To  Crit- 

Jan.  3  tenden.     Desires  copy  of  Crittenden's  eulogy  of 

S[tephen]  A[rnold]  Douglas.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1862  Crittenden,    J[ohn]   J[ordan].     Washington,    [D.    C]     To 

Jan.  12  C[harles]     Slaughter]     Morehead.     Crittenden's 

efforts  which  resulted  in  the  release  of  Morehead 
from  prison.     A.  L.  S.     3  p.     Printed:  Coleman, 
Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871 ;  II,  343. 
1862  Crittenden,    J[ohn]   Jfordan].     Washington,    [D.    C]     To 

Jan.  14  Orlando  Brown.     Introduces  Anthony  Trollope. 

Copy.     1  p. 
1862  Rogers,   C[hristopher]   C.     Fort  Lafayette,   [New  York]. 

Jan.  17  To  Crittenden.     His  arrest  and  imprisonment; 

desires  aid  for  release;  would  take  oath  of  alle- 
giance.    A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1862  Scott,   Wlnfield.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Hurried 

Jan.  25  return  from  Europe;  fears  war  with  England; 

desires  to  go  to  Key  West  for  health;  continued 
illness.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1862  Phythian,  J.  L.     Receipted  account   against  Crittenden 

Jan.  31  for  medical  services.     A.  D.  S.     1  p. 

1862  Morrison,    M.    B.     Lexington,     [Kentucky].     To    Leslie 

Feb.  3  Combs.     Change  of  railroad  schedule  may  abolish 

his  position;  scheme  for  adjustment.     A.  L.  S. 

2  p.     Referred  to  Crittenden  by  Combs. 

1862  Robinson,   Jfames]   F.     Frankfort,    Kentucky.     To   Crit- 

Feb.  6  tenden.     Political  factions  in  Kentucky  legisla- 

ture; schemes  of  the  Democrats;  general  com- 
ment.    A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1862  Rush,  Benjamin.     Philadelphia.     To  Crittenden.     Urges 

Feb.  7  commemoration  of  [George]  Washington's  birth- 

day by  reading  Farewell  Address  in  Congress; 
petition  forwarded  and  previous  efforts.     A.  L.  S. 

3  p. 

1862  Ingersoll,  J[oseph]   R[eed]   and  3   others.     Philadelphia. 

Feb.  7  To  Crittenden.     Transmit  memorial  for  appro- 

priate commemoration  of  George  Washington's 
birthday.     L.  S.     2  p. 
1862  Suggett,   James   M.     Harrison ville,   Missouri.     To   Crit- 

Feb.  7  tenden.     Military  operations  in  Missouri;  depre- 

dations of  Col.  [Charles  R.]  Jennison;  urges  an 
investigation.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 


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1862  Speed,  Jfoshua]  F[ry].     Louisville,  [Kentucky].     To  Crit- 

Feb.  17  tenden.     Activity  of  Brig.  Gen.  Thomas  L[eoni- 

das]   Crittenden;   public   sentiment   is   that  his 
conduct  is  good;  joy  over  the  fall  of  Fort  Donel- 
son.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
Miller,  J.  J.     Louisville,  [Kentucky].     To  M.  B.  Morrison. 
Optimistic  views  regarding  his  reappointment. 
A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
Clay,  Thomas  H.     Mansfield,  [Kentucky].     To  Critten- 
den.    Thanking  Crittenden  for  efforts  to  obtain 
a  foreign  mission  for  him.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
Morehead,    Cfharles]    Slaughter].     Staten    Island,    New- 
York.     To    Crittenden.     Release    from    prison; 
devotion  to  the  Union ;  interview  with  President 
Lincoln;    disregard  of  the  Constitution  by  the 
Administration;  miseries  of  prison  life ;  ill  health 
and   family   scattered;    vengeance   of   [William 
Henry]  Seward.     A.  L.  S.     12  p.     Printed:  Cole- 
man, Life  of  Crittenden,  Phila.,  1871;  II,  336. 
1862  Bacon,    R.    A.     Paducah,    [Kentucky].     To    Crittenden. 

Feb.  23  Good  health  and  spirits  of  T[homas]  L[eonidas] 

Crittenden;     desires    release    of    J.    M.    Ogden 
charged  with  smuggling;    movements  of  [Brig.] 
Gen.  [William]  Nelson's  division.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1862  Hall,  J.  C.     Versailles,  Kentucky.     To  Crittenden.  Grati- 

Feb.  27  tude  for  favors;    desires  appointment  as  special 

mail  agent.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1862  Kasson,  John  Afdams].     [Washington,  D.  C]     To  Critten- 

Mar.  l  den.     Appointment   of   postmaster    at   George- 

town, Kentucky;  fitness  of  [M.  B.]  Morrison  for 
the  mail  service.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1862  Clarke,  Charles  J.     Louisville,  [Kentucky].     To  Critten- 

m^r.  3  den.     Bill  before  Congress  effecting  judicial  dis- 

tricts of  Kentucky ;  the  clerkship.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1862  Blake,  George  S.     Frigate    Constitution,  Newport,  R.  I. 

Mar.   4  To  Crittenden.     Cause  of  dismissal  of  [William 

O.]  Boyle  from  Naval  Academy.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1862  Harpending,  A.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Forced  to 

Ma«-   5  leave   Kentucky   because   of  Union  principles; 

comment.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1862  Read,  John  M.     Louisville,  Kentucky.     To  Crittenden. 

Mar-   6  Urges  retention  of  William  B.  Taylor  as  post- 

master at  New  York.     A.  L.  S.     4  p.     Endorsed 
by  George  D.  Prentice. 


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1862  Finnell,  John  W.     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To  Critten- 

Mar.  13  den.     Thanking   Crittenden   for  kindnesses    to 

FinnelFs  sister.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1862  Turner,   W.   S.     Washington,   Indiana.     To   Crittenden. 

Mar.  17  Payment  of  Turner's  hotel  bill.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1862  Rowland,  John    H.     On  board  U.  S.    S.   Wabash    Port 

Ma.R-  20  Royal,  South  Carolina.     To  Crittenden.    Service 

in  the  U.  S.  Navy;  desires  promotion.     A.  L.  S. 

2  p. 

1862  Ballard,  A.  J[ackson].     Louisville,  Kentucky.     To  Crit- 

Mar.  21  tenden.     Objections  to  bill  before  Congress  regu- 

lating Federal  Courts  in  Kentucky.     A.  L.  S. 
1  p.     With  printed  objections.     4  p. 
1862  Morrison,  M.  B.     Lexington,  Kentucky.     To  Crittenden. 

Mar-  22  Requests  appointment  as  mail  agent  or  tax  col- 

lector.    A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1862  Bnckner,  R[ichard]  A.     Lexington,  [Kentucky].     To  Crit- 

Mar.  24  tenden.     Col.  Magoffin  sentenced  to  be  hung  for 

violation  of   parole;    controversy  arising  from 
the  case.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1862  Smedley,  J.  L.     Harrodsburg,  [Kentucky].     To  Critten- 

Mar.  24  den.     Recommends  appointment  of  Abbott  as 

chaplain  in  army.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1862  Hann,    W.    G.     Lyons,   Iowa.     To  Crittenden.     Tax  on 

Mar.  25  whiskey.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

1862  Todd,    L.    B.     Lexington,    Kentucky.     To    Crittenden. 

Mar.  26  Recommends  Thomas  H[art]  Clay  for  an  appoint- 

ment.    A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1862  Moorman,    William.     Indianapolis,    [Indiana].     To    Crit- 

Mar-  27  tenden.     Asks  parol  for  Capt.  George  T.  Moor- 

man.    A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1862  Carter,    Angelina.     Waco,    Kentucky.     To    Crittenden. 

Mar-  31  Desires  pardon  for  T.  Q.  Carter.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1$62  McLean,  Frank  Jay.     Camp  Chase,  Ohio.     To  Crittenden. 

ApR-  4  Is  prisoner  of  war;  army  service  and  ill  health; 

desires  parol.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1862  Russell,  William  H.     Trinidad  de  Cuba.     To  Crittenden. 

^R    4  Public  and  private  life  in  the  Consulate.     A.  L.  S. 

3  p. 

1862             Brown,  David  Paul.     Philadelphia.     To  Crittenden.     De- 
Apa-   5  sires  mission  to  Spain  vacated  by  Carl  Schurz; 

qualifications.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
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1862  Rose,  William  B.     Washington,. Pennsylvania.     To  Crit- 

Apr.   8  tenden.     Compliments  Crittenden's  speech  upon 

resolution  offered  by  President  Lincoln;  slavery 

agitation.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1862  Bryant,  J.  W.     On  board  Rhode  Island,  Fortress  Monroe, 

Apr.  10  [Virginia].     To  Crittenden.     Expected  "visit  of 

the  Merrimac;  the  Vanderbilt,  to  run  her  down; 

confident  of  victory;  motives  of  the  Rebel  fleet; 

intelligence  from  Florida;  will  leave  when  the 

"visit  of  the   Merrimac  is  decided";  personals. 

A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

McLean,  Finis  E.  Savannah,  Missouri.  To  Crittenden. 
His  son  [Frank  Jay  McLean]  a  prisoner  of  war; 
desires  his  release.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

Steele,  John.  Steele's  Run,  [Ohio?].  To  Crittenden. 
Experiences  in  the  War  of  1812 ;  suggests  parched 
corn  instead  of  coffee.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

Boyle,  J[eremiah]  Tplford].  Battle  Field  of  Shiloh, 
Tennessee.  To  Crittenden.  Praises  conduct  of 
Brig.  Gen.  Thomas  [Leonidas]  Crittenden  at 
battle  of  Shiloh;  health  of  self  and  Gen.  Crit- 
tenden.    A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

Todd,  L.  B.  Lexington,  Kentucky.  To  Crittenden. 
Solicits  influence  for  an  appointment  for  Thomas 
Hart  Clay.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

Bruce,  William  W.  Lexington,  [Kentucky].  To  Crit- 
tenden. Requests  copy  of  Congressional  Globe. 
A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

Walker,  J.  W.  Covington,  Kentucky.  To  Crittenden. 
Requests  Congressional  Globe  during  36th  Con- 
gress.    A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

Milton,  B.  T.  Lexington,  [Kentucky].  To  Crittenden. 
Desires  appointment  as  collector  of  federal  taxes. 
A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

Addison,  Thomas  J.  Louisville,  Kentucky.  To  Critten- 
den. Asks  for  copy  of  Army  Register.  A.  L.  S. 
lp. 

Strnthers,  John  S.  Philadelphia.  To  Thomas  H[art] 
Clay.  Private  life;  army  record;  political  con- 
nections ;  desires  political  appointment.  A.  L.  S. 
3  p. 

Finnell,  John  W.  Frankfort,  Kentucky.  General  order 
No.  13  praising  Kentuckians  for  bravery  at 
Shiloh.     Printed.     1  p. 


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1862  Goates,   Benjamin.     Philadelphia.     To  Crittenden.     Re- 

Apr,  22  cognition  of  Liberia;    Henry  Clay's  interest  in 

colonization;    efforts   of   Kentucky   delegation; 

possibility    of    a    negro   in    Diplomatic    Corps. 

A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1862  Clay,  Thomas  H[art].     Mansfield,  [Kentucky].     To  Crit- 

Apr.  24  tenden.     Endorses  for  an  appointment  John  S. 

Struthers  whose  father  made  a  sarcophagus  for 

both    George    Washington    and    Henry    Clay. 

A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

Speed,  J[oshua]  F[ry].  Louisville,  [Kentucky].  To  Crit- 
tenden. Urges  appointment  of  Father  Hollman 
as  chaplain.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

Treat,  Samuel.  St.  Louis,  Missouri.  To  Crittenden. 
Patriotism  and  loyalty  to  the  Union.  A.  L.  S. 
4  p. 

Montague,  R.  V.,  Jr.     St.  Louis,  Missouri.     To  Crittenden. 

Desires  political  appointment.  A.  L.  S.  3  p. 
McKee,  Alexander  R.  Panama.  To  Crittenden.  Com- 
plains of  reduction  in  allowance  by  Post  Office 
Department;  expenses  and  duties  of  mail  agent. 
A.  L.  S.  3  p. 
Gross,  S[amuel]  D.  Philadelphia.  To  Crittenden.  Re- 
cent visit  to  Brig.  Gen.  Thomas  [Leonidas]  Crit- 
tenden at  Pittsburg  Landing;  hospitable  recep- 
tion; his  conduct  in  battle  of  Shiloh;  great  loss 
in  killed  and  wounded;  severely  criticises  [Maj. 
Gen.  Ulysses  Simpson]  Grant,  who  is  universally 
condemned  for  negligence ;  Gen.  Crittenden  ad- 
verse to  newspaper  reporters.  A.  L.  S.  4  pp. 
1862  Finnell,  John  W.     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To  Crittenden. 

Apr-  26  Misconduct  of  Maj.  Gen.  [Ulysses  Simpson]  Grant 

and   his   officers    at   battle   of  Shiloh;    praises 
[Maj.  Gen.  Don  Carlos]  Buell,  Brig.  Gen.  Thomas 
Leonidas    Crittenden,    and    Kentucky    troops; 
comment.     A.  L.  S.     4  p.     Part  missing. 
1862  Speed,  J[oshua]  F[ry].     Louisville,  [Kentucky].     To  Crit- 

ApR- 26  tenden.     Suggests    that    [Brig.    Gen.    Jeremiah 

Tilford]  Boyle  be  ordered  to  Washington  to  give 
information  about  battle  of    Shiloh;     gallantry 
of  Brig.  Gen.  Thomas  L.  Crittenden;   comment. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1862  Starling,  Lyne.     Camp  Shiloh,  [Tennessee].     To  Critten- 

ApR-  28  den.     Conduct  of  Brig.  Gen.  Thomas  Leonidas 


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Crittenden  at  battle  of  Shiloh ;  his  own  army 
service ;  desires  that  his  commission  be  recognized 
by  the  President,     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

Hunton,  Logan.  St.  Louis,  [Missouri].  To  Crittenden. 
Approves  Crittenden's  recent  speech  on  Eman- 
cipation; pessimistic  views;  family  matters. 
A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

Keene,  Gfeorge].  Georgetown,  Kentucky.  To  Crittenden. 
Desires  a  mail  contract.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

Fletcher,  Clement  B.  De  Soto,  Missouri.  To  Crit- 
tenden. Encloses  list  of  persons  who  desire 
copies  of  Crittenden's  speeches.  A.  L.  S.  1  p. 
Also  list  of  56  names.     2  p. 

Moore,  James.  Hopkinsville,  Kentucky.  To  Crittenden. 
Desires  copy  of  articles  of  war.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

Sausser,  William.  Hannibal,  Missouri.  To  Crittenden. 
Sends  copy  of  his  own  letter  to  John  B.  Anderson 
containing  his  views  on  emancipation  of  slaves. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

Pasco,  O.  B.  Red  Wing,  Minnesota.  To  Crittenden. 
Comment  on  measures  before  the  country. 
A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

Anderson,  Mrs.  G.  W.  Louisville,  [Kentucky].  To  Crit- 
tenden. Desires  an  appointment  as  Assistant 
Quartermaster  for  her  son,  Washington.  A.  L.  S. 
4  p. 

Bryant,  J.  W.  Fernandina,  [Florida].  To  Crittenden. 
Conditions  in  Florida;  suggests  a  provisional 
government;  civil  government  necessary;  con- 
trabands in  Florida.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

Peyton,  Balie.  Station  Camp,  [Tennessee].  To  Crit- 
tenden. Conditions  in  Tennessee ;  people  on  the 
verge  of  conciliation  and  reunion;  motives  of 
Governor  [Andrew]  Johnson;  personals.  A.  L.  S. 
4  p. 
1862  Stephens,   W.   Hudson.     Martinsburgh,   New  York.     To 

May  5  Crittenden.     Desires  [Alfred]  Mordecai  's  military 

report.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1862  Tuyman,  Buford.      [Confederate]  Camp.     To  Crittenden. 

May  5  Asks  that  enclosed  letter  be  forwarded  to  his 

family.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 


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1862  Stern,  Samuel.     Boston,  [Massachusetts].     To  Crittenden. 

May  5  Disapproves    emancipation;    approves    of   Crit- 

tenden's course.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1862  Speed,  J[oshua]  F[ry].     Louisville,  [Kentucky].     To  Crit- 

May   7  tenden.     [Brig.  Gen.  Jeremiah  T.]  Boyle  to  visit 

Washington  on  personal  matters  and  not  to 
make  a  complaint  against  any  one.  A.  L.  S. 
lp. 

Watson,  P.  H.  Washington,  D.  C.  To  Crittenden.  War 
Department  declines  to  release  any  rebel  pris- 
oners.    L.  S.     1  p. 

Reynolds,  John.  Belleville,  Illinois.  To  Crittenden.  Op- 
position to  emancipation;  favors  a  Union  party. 
A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

Weir,  James.  Owensboro,  [Kentucky].  To  Crittenden. 
Recommends  Colonel  Charles  S[cott]  Todd  for 
military  duty  in  Kentucky.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

Headrys,  Emma  C.  Louisville,  [Kentucky].  To  Critten- 
den. Payment  of  his  loan  to  her.  A.  L.  S.  1  p. 
"Uncle  Tom."  [Thomas  Leonidas  Crittenden?]  Diary 
like  sheet.  To  "Hon.  J.  J.  C."  [Crittenden]. 
Personal  and  family  notes;  [Brig.]  Gen.  [Jere- 
miah T.]  Boyle  gone  to  Washington.      2  p. 

Beatty,  0[rmond].  Danville,  Kentucky.  To  Crittenden. 
Gratitude  for  his  appointment  as  a  visitor  to 
West  Point.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

Buford,  W.  S.  Midway,  Kentucky.  To  Crittenden.  De- 
sires leave  of  absence  from  Naval  Academy  for 
his  son.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

McKenzie,  Samuel  J.  Pocahontas,  Pennsylvania.  To 
Mrs.  Elizabeth  Crittenden.  Begs  for  money. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

Brown,  John  T.  Bloomfield,  Kentucky.  To  Crittenden. 
Rumor  of  a  mixed  marriage  in  Washington; 
troublesome  times;  recollections  of  war  of  1812. 
A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

Hnghes,  Willis  G.  Marion,  Kentucky.  To  Crittenden. 
Recommends  Albert  Gilliam  for  an  appointment. 
A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

Curie,  Dudley.  Richmond,  Kentucky.  To  Crittenden. 
Desires  superintendency  of  U.  S.  Mint  at  New 
Orleans;  influence  and  qualifications.  A.  L.  S- 
2  p. 


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1862  Ogden,  James  De  P[eyster].     New  York.     To  Crittenden. 

May  11  Conservative    ideas;     "the    rebellion    virtually 

over."     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1862  Russell,  John  W.     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To  Crittenden. 

May  12  Requests  release  of  confederate  prisoners  William 

A.  Braddock  and  William  Jett.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1862  Ham,  John  C.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Organiza- 

May  12  tion  of  conservative  party.     A.  L.  S.     Also  plat- 

form of  Democratic  Constitutional  Union  party. 
Printed.     1  p. 
1862  Hill,  Robert  J.     Johnson's' Island,  Ohio.     To  Crittenden. 

May  12  Is  a  prisoner  of  war  and  desires  a  release;    cir- 

cumstances.    A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1862  Kentucky  Cavalry,  2d  regiment,  officers.     Savannah,  Ten- 

May12  nessee.     To  Crittenden.     Enlistment  of  "  loyal 

blacks";   desire  information;   comment.     Copy. 
2  p. 
1862  Combs,    Leslie.     Frankfort,    Kentucky.     To   Crittenden. 

May  13  Effects  of  actions  of  abolitionists  in  Congress ; 

lives  endangered.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1862  Ketchum,  Hiram.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Move- 

May  13  ment  for  a  conservative  party  in  Congress ;  com- 

ment.    A.  L.  S.     2  p.     Mutilated. 
1862  Carter,  0[liver]  G.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Favors 

May  14  conservative  movement.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1862  Dudley,  W[illiam]  A.     Lexington,  [Kentucky].     To  Crit- 

May  14  tenden.     Complaint   against  Col.    [William   A.] 

Warner;  unlawful  arrests;  ill  effect  of  such  depra- 

dations.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1862  Boyle,    J[eremiah]    Tfilford].     Washington,    [D.    C]     To 

May  15  Crittenden.     His  army  service ;  delay  in  receiving 

commission ;  acceptance  and  pay.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1862  Redden,  Laura  C.     [Washington,  D.  C]     To  Crittenden. 

May  15  Desires  interview.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1862  Bache,  A.  D.     Washington,  D.  C.     To  Crittenden.     Sends 

May  16  map  of  Eastern  Virginia.     Lithographed  letter 

filled  in.     1  p. 
1862  Cooper,  Henry  C.     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Crittenden. 

May  16  Desires  a  clerkship.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1862  [Ketchum,  Hiram.]     [New  York.]     To  Abraham  Lincoln, 

May  16  Disapproves    emancipation    contrary    to    law; 

maintainance  of  the  Constitution  and  law.    Copy. 
2  p.     Mutilated. 


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Harpers,  Henry.  Pella,  Iowa.  To  Crittenden.  Con- 
servative principles;  writes  as  a  representative 
of  the  Holland  population  in  America.  A.  L.  S. 
2  p. 

Ketchnm,  Hiram.  New  York.  To  Crittenden.  Copies 
letter  from  president's  secretary  acknowledging 
that  of  Ketchum ;  approves  upholding  of  the  Con- 
stitution.    Copy.     1  p. 

Redden,  Laura  C.  Washington,  D.  C.  To  Crittenden. 
Desires  material  for  a  sketch  of  Crittenden  to 
be  published  in  "Notable  men  in  the  House." 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

Nollen,  John.  Pella,  Iowa.  To  Crittenden.  Strength  of 
conservative  element  in  the  north.  A.  L.  S. 
2  p. 

Fowler,  W.  P.  Smithland,  Kentucky.  To  Beriah  Magof- 
fin. Conflict  with  military  authority;  form  of 
oath  required;  comment.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

Magoffin,  B[eriah].  Frankfort,  Kentucky.  To  Critten- 
den. Conflict  between  civil  and  military  author- 
ity; its  effects;  recommends  Col.  [William  E.] 
Woodruff  for  promotion  as  brigadier  general. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

Rose,  William  B.  Washington,  Pennsylvania.  To  Crit- 
tenden. Pamphlets  received;  compliments. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

Boyle,  J[eremiaM  T[ilford].  Louisville,  Kentucky.  To 
Crittenden.  Desires  commission  for  son;  mili- 
tary information.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

Sweeney,  A[ndrew]  J.  Wheeling,  Virginia.  To  Critten- 
den. Invitation  to  deliver  an  address  on  July  4. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

Crittenden,  T[homas]  L[eonidas].  Camp  near  Florence, 
Alabama.  To  Crittenden.  Effect  of  war  upon 
his  character;  comment  on  war  and  course  of 
the  Administration;  faith  in  President  Lincoln; 
Maj.  Gen.  Buell  and  his  army  neglected.  A.  L.  S. 
4  p. 

Morris,  B.  S.  Chicago,  [Illinois].  To  Crittenden.  Intro- 
duces Capt.  Stampoffskie;  object  of  his  visit  to 
Washington.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

Anderson,  John.  Oakam,  Massachusetts.  To  Crittenden. 
Enclosed  plan  for  settling  the  national  difficulties ; 


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will  have  all  southern  states  back  in  Union  in  six 
months.     A.  L.  S.     3  p.     Also  the  plan.     3  p. 
1862  Warner,  E.  H.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Encloses 

June  27  petition  of  citizens  that  slavery  be  controlled  by 

individual   states.     A.    L.    S.,    1    p.;     also   the 
petition  with  33  signatures,  1  p. 

1862  Harlan,    James.     [Washington,    D.    C]     To   Crittenden. 

June  28  Introduces  Lindsley.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

1862  Law,  John.     Washington,  [D.  CJ     To  Crittenden.     Ap- 

July2  proval    of    Crittenden's    course    in    Congress. 

A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
[1862]  [Law,  John].     [Washington,  D.  C]     Address  to  have  been 

July  2  made  in  praise  of  Crittenden  before  [Congressional] 

Committee  of  the  Whole.     A.  D.     2  p. 
1862  Callaghan,  Charles.     Brooklyn,  New  York.     To  Critten- 

July  8  den.     Preservation  of  the  Union.     A.  L.  S.    2  p. 

1862  Callaghan,  Charles.     Brooklyn,  New  York.     To  Critten- 

July  9  den.     He  has  written  out  a  plan  for  preserving 

the  Union;  desires  its  adoption.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1862  Blair,  F[rancis]  P[reston].     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Crit- 

July12  tenden.     Remote  emancipation;  probable  adop- 

tion   in    Kentucky;     course    of    border   states. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1862  Rumsey,  Edward.     Greenville,  [Kentucky].     To  Critten- 

Aug.  1  den.     His  views  on  war  and  secession.     A.  L.  S. 

3  p. 
1862  Dils,  John,  Jr.     Catlettsburg,  Kentucky.     To  Crittenden. 

Aug.  30  Foraging  in  Kentucky;   desires  to  raise  a  force 

in  Sandy  Valley.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1862  Hnnton,   Logan.     St.  Louis,   [Missouri].     To  Crittenden. 

Sept.  7  Personal  and  family  matters.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1862  Mackenzie,  M.  R.    ,Morristown,  New  Jersey.     To  Crit- 

Sept.   8  tenden.     Thanking  Crittenden  for  his  appoint- 

ment to  U.  S.  Naval  Academy.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1862  Daniels,  F.    Washington,  [D.  C.].    To  Crittenden.     Move- 

Sept.  11  ments  of  Confederate  troops  in  Maryland  and 

Virginia;  apparent  motives.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1862  Cox,   S[amuel]   S[ullivan],     Springfield,   Ohio.     To   Crit- 

Sept.  23  tenden.     Invitation  to  make  a  speech.    A.  L.  S. 

lp. 
1862  Henley,    W.    R.     Washington,    D.    C.     To    Crittenden. 

Oct.  3  Views  against  emancipation.    A.  L.  S.     3  p. 


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1862  Ketchnm,    Hiram.     New   York.     To    Crittenden.     Com- 

Oct.  31  ment  on  fall  elections;   efforts  in  New  York. 

A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1862  Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To 

Nov.  5  [Thomas    Leonidas    Crittenden].      Benefits    of 

Christian    religion;    Stonewall    Jackson    as    an 
example;  advice  as  to  conduct  in  the  army;  Eu- 
gene [Wilkinson  Crittenden].     Copy.    4  p.     Part 
missing. 
1862  [Thornton,  Lucy].     San  Francisco,  California.     To  Crit- 

Nov.   8  tenden.     About  to  leave  for  Washington,  D.  C; 

personals.     A.  L.  S.     "  Sister."     2  p. 
1862  Peyton,    Balie.     Gallatin,    [Tennessee].     To    Crittenden. 

Nov.  12  Introduces  Robert  J.  Farquharson;  recent  visit 

to  [Brig.]  Gen.  Thomas  L.  Crittenden.     Written 
by  John  Peyton.     2  p. 
1862  Blackbnrn,  R.  W.     Frankfort,  Kentucky.     To  Crittenden. 

Nov.  20  Requests  aid  for  release  of  his  brother.     A.  L.  S. 

iP. 

1862  Robertson,  G.     Lexington,   [Kentucky].     To  Crittenden. 

Nov.  26  Civil  authority  resisted  by  the  military  in  Ken- 

tucky; harboring  of  slaves;  special  complaints. 
A.  L.  S.     4  p. 
1862  St.  Nicholas  Society.      New  York.     To  Crittenden.     In- 

Nov.  26  vitation  from  the  Stewards  to  anniversary  din- 

ner.    L.   S.   by  A.   R.  Macdonough,   secretary. 

2  p. 

1862  Bates,   Edward.     Washington,    [D.   C.].     To  Crittenden. 

Nov.  28  Encloses   copy  of   opinion  of  Judge  Advocate 

General  of  Great  Britain  on  Martial  Law  [dated 
I860].     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1862  Alexander,  R.  Atcheson.     Spring  Station,  Kentucky.     To 

Dec.   1  Crittenden.     Introduces  Charles  Madison  Alex- 

ander.    A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1862  Dowling,    Thomas.     Terre    Haute,    Indiana.     To    Crit- 

Dec.   1  tenden.     Course  taken  by  Congress  and  what 

may  be  expected;  politics  in  Indiana.     A.  L.  S. 

3  p. 

1862  Bontwill,    E.    B.     Washington,    D.    C.     To    Crittenden. 

Dec  2  Sends  petition  asking  for  compensation  for  losses 

by  action  of  government.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

[1862]  Brooks,  Erastus.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Publica- 

Dec.  2  tion  of  Crittenden's  speech  in  the  "Herald." 

Copy.     1  p. 


282  LIBRARY  OF    CONGRESS 

1862  Lane,    Wplliam]    B[artlett].     Harrisburg,    Pennsylvania. 

Dec    3  To  Crittenden.     Desires  influence  for  promotion; 

details  of  his  service  in  U.  S.  Army.     L.  S.     4  p. 
1862  Dudley,  Thomas  P.     Lexington,  Kentucky.     To  Critten- 

Dec.   8  den.     Constitutionality  of  Emancipation   Proc- 

lamation;   comment;     colonization  of    negroes 
west  of  Rocky  Mountains.     A.  L.  S.     15  p. 
1862  Massey,  Thomas   E.,    and    4  others.     Saint   Paul,    Min- 

Dec-  10  nesota.     To  Crittenden.     Invitation  to  celebra- 

tion for  the  triumph  of  conservative  principles 
in  recent  elections.   ,  L.  S.     1  p. 

1862  Ketchum,   Hiram.     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Oppo- 
se- 12  sition  to  emancipation.     A.  L.  S.     2  p.     Also  2 

newspaper  articles. 
[1862?]         A  Mother.     To  her  son  in  the  Army.     Spiritual  advice; 

personals  and  family  matters.     A.  L.     2  p. 
[1862]  Epineuil,  Lionel  J.  d\     Washington,  D.  C.     To  Critten- 

den. Requests  letter  to  his  son  Major  General 
[Thomas  Leonidas]  Crittenden;  desires  commis- 
sion as  aid  de  camp.  A.  L.  S.  2  p.  Also 
copied  therein  is  letter  to  him  from  A[mbrose] 
E[verett]  Burnside  dated  July  23,  1862;  also  one 
from  A[braham]  Lincoln  dated  August  11,  1862, 
relative  to  his  service  and  appointment. 

lord,  Daniel.  New  York.  To  Crittenden.  Introduces 
[George  Etienne]  Cartier.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

Pooley,  Samuel  James.  Liberty  Corner,  New  Jersey.  To 
Crittenden.  Possibility  of  French  alliance  with 
the  Confederates.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

Scott,  Wplliam]  B.  New  York.  To  Crittenden.  Pro- 
visions for  a  compromise  between  Northern  and 
Southern  states.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

Cates,  0[wen]  G.  St.  Louis,  Missouri.  To  Crittenden. 
No  faith  in  President  Lincoln's  political  prin- 
ciples; President's  motives;  defends  the  Con- 
stitution.    A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

Finnell,  John  W.  Frankfort,  [Kentucky].  To  Critten- 
den. Political  situtation  in  Kentucky;  attitude 
toward  President  Lincoln's  administration;  local 
matters;  praise  for  Kentucky  troops  at  Mur- 
freesboro.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

1863  Davis,  Charles  A[ugustus].     New  York.     To  Crittenden. 
Jan-  28  Comment  on  President  Lincoln's  attitude  toward 

the  Constitution.     A.  L.  S.     7  p. 


1863 

Jan. 

7 

1863 

Jan. 

21 

1863 

Jan. 

25 

1863 

Jan. 

25 

1863 

Jan. 

26 

PAPERS   OF   JOHN   JORDAN   CRITTENDEN  283 

1863  Hunton.  Logan.     St.   Louis,   [Missouri].     To  Crittenden. 

Jan.  29  Compares  secession  with  the  acts  of  President 

Lincoln;  President  should  be  arraigned  by  Crit- 
tenden.    A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1863  Johnson,  Reverdy.     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Crittenden. 

Jan.  31  Fees  for  legal  services.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

1863  George,  John  H.     Concord,  New  Hampshire.     To  Crit- 

Jan.  32  tenden.     Campaign   for   congressional   elections 

in  New  Hampshire.     "Copy."     2  p. 
1863  Finnell,  John  W.    Frankfort,  [Kentucky].    To  Crittenden. 

Feb.  3  State    invaded    by    Confederate    troops;    state 

politics.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
1863  Dewees,    Jacob.     Harrisburg,    [Pennsylvania].     To   Crit- 

Feb.  4  tenden.     Measures  taken  to  call  a  National  Con- 

vention.    A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1863  Green,  John  J.  H.     Baltimore,  [Maryland].     To  Critten- 

Feb.  5  den.     Suggests  a  convention  of  commissioners 

from  each  state  to  settle  the  difficulties  of  the 
nation.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1863  Clarke,  S.  G.     West  Northwood,  New  Hampshire.     To 

Feb.  5  Crittenden.     Approves    course    taken    by   Crit- 

tenden.    A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1863  Finnell,    John    W.     Frankfort,     [Kentucky].     To    Crit- 

Feb.  9  tenden.     Measures  before  the  legislature;  com- 

missioners on  the  state  of  the  country.     A.  L.  S. 
lp. 
1863  Porter,  F[itz]  J[ohn].     New  York.     To  Crittenden.     Ap- 

Feb.  10  predates  Crittenden's  interest  in  his  behalf;  his 

court-martial.     A.  L.  S.     6  p. 
1863  Kendall,    Amos.     [Washington,    D.    C]     To   Crittenden. 

Feb.  18  Desires  a  general  circulation  of  Kendall's  views; 

need  of  a  convention  to  settle  the  national  diffi- 
culties.    A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1863  Hieskell,  William  B.     Philadelphia.     To  Crittenden.    Op- 

Feb.  18  poses  charges  made  against  George  E[dmond] 

Badger;  Badger's  health.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1863  Buell,     D[on]     C[arlos].     To     Crittenden.     Recommends 

Feb.  24  [W.  R.]  McFerran  who  will  visit  Washington; 

purposes  of  visit.     Copy.     1  p. 
1863  Myer,  Aflbert]  J[ames].     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Crit- 

Feb.  25  tenden.     Urges  passage  of  bill  organizing  Signal 

Corps  of  the  army.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 


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1863  Schaumburg,   James   W.     Philadelphia.     To   Crittenden. 

Feb.  27  Comment  on  national  affairs.     A.  L.  S.     5  p. 

1863  Wayne,  James  M.     Washington,  [D.  C]     To  Crittenden. 

Mar.  2  Sends  compliments  and  whiskey.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

1863  Temple,  J[ohn]  B.     Frankfort,  [Kentucky].     To  Critten- 

Mar.  4  den.     Doubts  integrity  of  Capt.   Redmond  of 

Indiana;  reasons.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1863  Gillman,    Henry.     Detroit,    Michigan.     To    Crittenden. 

Mar.  21  Approves  Crittenden's  course  in  national  affairs. 

A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1863  Barnes,  Denis  S.     New  York!     To  Crittenden.     Organiza- 

Mar.  30  tion  of  political  party  in  New  York;  desires  sug- 

gestions.    A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1863  Hunton,   Logan.     St.  Louis,   [Missouri].     To  Crittenden. 

Apr.    l  Personals;    Crittenden   should  not  retire  from 

Congress;    war  the  result  of  not  following  Crit- 
tenden's advice.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
1863  Mallory,    R[obert].     Lagrange,    Kentucky.     To   Critten- 

Apr.  20  den.     Gratified  that  Crittenden  is  to  return  to 

Congress ;  political  campaign  in  the  state ;  Presi- 
dent Lincoln's  administration.     A.  L.  S.     6  p. 
1863  Bell,  Joshua  F.     Harrodsburg,  [Kentucky].     To  Critten- 

Apr.  23  den.     Intention    to    decline    the    gubernatorial 

nomination;   desires  that  Crittenden  will  return 
to  Congress.     A.  L.  S.     3  p. 
1863  Johnson,  M[adison]  C[onyers].     To  R[ichard]  A.  Buckner. 

May   1  Transmits  resolutions  for  Congress  to  give  inde- 

pendence to  Confederate  states.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
Endorsed  by  Crittenden  complimenting  Johnson 
and  stating  that  Buckner  declined  to  present  the 
resolutions.     Also  resolutions.     2  p. 
1863  Carter,  T.Q.    Elliston,  Kentucky.    To  Crittenden.  Thank- 

May  4  ing  Crittenden  for  his  pardon;    cases  of  other 

federal  prisoners  in  Kentucky.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 
Also,   on    same    sheet,   gratitude   of  Angelina 
Carter.     A.  L.  S. 
1863  Scott  County  Union  Party.     Georgetown,  Kentucky.     To 

May  11  Crittenden.      Invitation     to     deliver     political 

speech.     A.  L.  S.  by  H.  C.  Groves,  chairman. 
1863  Bodley,  Charles  S.     Lexington,  Kentucky.     To  Critten- 

May  20  den.     Thanking  Crittenden  for  kindness  and  as- 

surance of  secrecy.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 


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285 


1863 

May  21 

1863 

May  21 


[1863?] 

May  28 

1863 

June    6 

1863 

June    9 


1863 

June  17 

1863 

July  15 

1863 

July  28 


1864 

Dec.  3 


1864 
Dec.  23 

1864 
Dec.  24 


1864 

Dec.  28 


Levens,  Henry  C.  Booneville,  Missouri.  To  Crittenden. 
Comment  on  Crittenden's  recent  speech;  na- 
tional affairs.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

Neilson,  Mrs.  George.  Baltimore,  [Maryland].  To  Crit- 
tenden. Desires  an  appointment  to  West 
Point  for  her  son,  G.  Crawford  Neilson.  A.  L.  S. 
4  p. 

Thayer,  [Mrs.]  M.  New  York.  To  [Elizabeth]  Critten- 
den. Prices  of  household  goods  in  New  York. 
A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

Combs,  Leslie.  Replevy  bond  to  John  M.  January. 
Printed  form  filled  in.     1  p. 

Clay,  Thomas  H[art].  Aboard  steamer  Guatemala,  off 
San  Jose,  Guatemala.  To  Crittenden.  Ex- 
plains connection  with  Central  American  Transit 
Company,  while  acting  as  U.  S.  Minister  to 
Nicaragua;  his  transfer  to  Honduras.  A.  L.  S. 
3  p. 

Haly,  John.  Receipted  bill  for  building  material  and 
labor.     A.  D.  S.     1  p. 

Curd,  John.  Lexington,  Kentucky.  To  Crittenden.  Com- 
ment on  present  political  campaign  within  the 
state.     A.  L.  S.     p  3. 

Clay,  Thomas  H[art].  La  Union,  Salvador.  To  Crit- 
tenden. Trouble  between  Nicaragua  and  the 
Transit  Company;  asks  for  assistance.  A.  L.  S. 
2  p. 

Cashing,  Caleb.  Newburyport,  [Massachusetts].  To 
R[obert]  H[enry]  Crittenden.  Refers  to  Presi- 
dent [Franklin]  Pierce  for  information  as  to 
whether  or  not  his  father  [John  Jordan  Crit- 
tenden] appeared  in  a  law  case  before  Pierce. 
A.  L.  S.     3  p. 

Crittenden,  T[homas]  L[eonidas].  New  York.  To  J[ohn] 
C[harles]  Fremont.  Relative  to  debt  due  estate 
of  late  J[ohn]  J[ordan]  Crittenden.     Copy.     1  p. 

Fancher,  E[noch]  L.  New  York.  To  T[homas]  L[eonidas] 
Crittenden.  Statement  of  General  [John  C] 
Fremont  that  he  is  not  indebted  to  estate  [of 
John  Jordan  Crittenden].     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

Crittenden,  T[homas]  Lfeonidas].  New  York.  To  J[ohn] 
C[harles]  Fremont.  Matter  between  them  can  be 
adjusted  only  by  arbitration  or  suit.     Copy.     2  p. 


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1864 

Dec.  29 

1886 

June  11 


1886 

June  11 


1886 

Dec.  18 


1888 

Dec.  1 


Crittenden,  Rfobert]  H[enry].  New  York.  To  Enoch  L. 
Fancher.  Notice  of  letter  sent  John  C.  Fremont. 
Copy.     1  p. 

Smith,  William  Henry.  New  York.  To  Mrs.  Chapman 
Coleman.  Desire  to  secure  correspondence  of 
Henry  Clay;  previous  efforts  and  success. 
A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

Green,  Norvin.  New  York.  To  Thomas  L[eonidas]  Crit- 
tenden. Introduces  William  Henry  Smith,  who 
is  collecting  correspondence  of  Henry  Clay. 
A.  L.  S.  1  p.  Endorsed  by  T.  L.  Crittenden  to 
Ann.  Mary  Coleman. 

Draper,  Lyman  C[opeland].  Madison,  Wisconsin.  To 
Wilkinson  Call.  Desires  information  about  an- 
cestry of  Hancock  Lee,  and  his  public  services. 
A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

Crittenden,  T[homas]  T.  Washington,  D.  C.  To  Anne 
Mary  Coleman.  Transmits  certain  papers;  com- 
ments on  Benjamin  Harrison  and  Grover  Cleve- 
land; personals.     A.  L.  S.     4  p. 

C[rittenden],  J[ohn]  J[ordan].  Memorandum.  Amend- 
ment to  order  of  court  for  removal  of  two  law- 
suits.    A.  D.  S.     2  p. 

Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].  Answer  to  bill  in  chancery 
brought  against  him  by  Jesse  Harrison.  A.  D'ft. 
6  p. 

Crittenden,  John  J[ordan].  Sketch  of  his  life  copied  from 
the  sixth  edition  of  Lanman's  Dictionary  of  Con- 
gress.    1  p. 

Crittenden,  J[ohn]  J[ordan].  Memoranda  in  suit  of  Arnold 
vs.  Bacon.     A.  D.  S.     1  p. 

[Crittenden,  John  Jordan].  Draft  of  a  brief  in  law  suit  of 
Harrell  and  wife  vs.  Crittenden  and  wife  for  land. 
A.  D.  15  p. 
[Crittenden,  John  Jordan].  Memoranda  on  suit  of  Edmind- 
son  et  al.  vs.  David  and  Samuel  Meredith,  and 
incident  about  the  making  of  a  will.     A.  D.     1  p. 

[Crittenden,  John  Jordan].  Memoranda  on  contract  be- 
tween Harrison  and  Smith  and  suit  following 
same.     A.  D.     2  p. 

[Crittenden,  John  Jordan].  Memoranda  on  suit  of  United 
States  Bank  vs.  Harvie  for  money.     A.  D.     2  p. 


PAPERS   OF   JOHN   JORDAN   CRITTENDEN  287 

[  ]       [Crittenden,  John  Jordan].     Memoranda  on  suit  of  Bustard 

vs.  Gales  and  wife  for  land.     A.  D.     3  p. 

[  ]       [Crittenden,  John  Jordan.]     Memoranda  on  ejectment  suit 

by  the  widow  and  heirs  of  Samuel  Berry.  A.  D. 
3  p. 

[  ]       [Crittenden,  John  Jordan.]     Argument  against  the  liberat- 

ing of  slaves  of  all  who  are  in  rebellion  against  the 
government.     A.  D'ft.     5  p. 

[  ]       [Crittenden,  John  Jordan.]     Anomalous  position  of  Ken- 

tucky; to  be  neutral.     A.  D'ft.     6  p. 

[  ]       [Crittenden,  John  Jordan.]     An  appeal  to  Kentuckians  to 

drive  out  the  invaders  under  the  traitor  [Simon 
Bolivar]  Buckner.     A.  D'ft.     3  p. 

[  ]       [Crittenden,   John   Jordan.]     Resolutions   that   war   was 

being  waged  for  the  suppression  of  rebellion; 
that  it  will  soon  end ;  clemency  should  be  adopted 
for  restoring  peace;  measures  for  abolishing 
slavery  are  inexpedient ;  confidence  in  [Abraham] 
Lincoln;  North  and  South  adverse  to  harmony. 
A.  D'ft.     3  p. 

[  ]       Allen  and  Anchindoss.     Invitation  in  third  person  to  Crit- 

June  24  tenden  to  dine  with  them.     1  p. 

[  ]       Anonymous.     A  plan  for  compromise  " submitted  by  a 

young  Republican."  D.  S.  "William  Tell." 
2  p. 

[  ]       Anonymous.     To  Crittenden  and  others.     The  condition 

and  state  of  the  country.  L.  S.  UA  friend  to 
Northern  as  well  as  Southern  Constitutional 
Liberty."     4  p. 

[  ]       Anonymous.     To  Crittenden  and  others.     Proposal  that 

Congress  emancipate  the  slaves  by  purchase, 
putting  a  tax  on  mines  for  payment.     1  p. 

[  ]       Anonymous.     To  Crittenden.     Good  wishes  to  him  in  his 

efforts  to  save  the  Union.  L.  S.  UA  Friend." 
lp. 

[  ]       Bacon,  C.  P.     Memoranda  on  line  of  land  title  from  Henry 

Banks.     A.  D.  S.     1  p. 
[  ]      Bell,   William  C.     Lexington,   [Kentucky].     Receipt   to 

Crittenden  for  money  collected  from  Isham  Tal- 

bott.     D.  S.     1  p. 


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May  14 


Mar.  29 


Chapin,  H.  D.  Washington,  [D.  C]  To  Crittenden. 
Invitation  to  dinner  with  General  [Winfield 
Scott.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

Christie,  John  D.  Ludlowville,  New  York.  To  Critten- 
den. Suggests  that  the  South  be  allowed  to 
secede;  plans.     A.  L.  S.     2  p. 

Civil  War.  Resolutions  of  a  body  of  Union  men  recom- 
mending its  discontinuance. 

Coleman,  Ann  Mary.  Sketch  of  life  of  John  Jordan  Crit- 
tenden.    Incomplete.     A.  D.     8  p. 

Congress.  Forecast  of  representatives,  giving  party,  for 
the  38th  Congress.     1  p. 

Congress.  Memorandum  respecting  introduction  and  sup- 
port of  a  bill  [in  the  U.  S.  Senate.]     1  p. 

Congress.  Resolution  by  faction  to  oppose  all  legislation 
except  that  which  is  absolutely  necessary.  D'f. 
lp. 

Crittenden,  R[obert]  Hfenry].  Washington,  [D.  C]  Law 
lectures,  or  notes  on  law  lectures,  on  Treaties, 
Neutral  Trade,  Sovereign  States,  Property,  Dec- 
laration of  War.     A.  D.  S.     54  p. 

Crittenden,  T[homas]  T.  Order  on  Crittenden  in  favor 
of  John  Smith  for  money.     A.  D.  S.     1  p. 

Demons,  T.  G.  Receipt  to  Crittenden  for  money  in  pay- 
ment of  law  books.     A.  D.  S.     1  p. 

Dodson,  C.  L.  To  Mrs.  Crittenden.  Rag  carpet.  A.  L.  S. 
lp. 

Hayes,  Doctor  and  Mrs.  Justin,  Chicago,  [Illinois].  Invi- 
tation to  a  reception.     1  p. 

Hight.  Receipt  to  Crittenden  for  money  in  payment  of 
goods  and  drugs.     A.  D.  S.     1  p. 

Johnson,  John  T.  Memoranda  relative  to  claim  against 
estate  of  Thomas  Lewis.     A.  D.  S.     1  p. 

Kentucky.  Jefferson  Circuit  Court.  Argument  in  suit  of 
ejectment  appealed  from.     7  p. 

Monroe,  James.  Deed  to  George  Nicholas  for  land  in 
Kentucky.     D'f.     3  p. 

M ,  E .      Article  to  the  Boston  Post  giving  causes 

of  secession  and  means  of  restoring  peace.     4  p. 

Newspapers,  American.     List  of  those  in  Kentucky.     1  p. 

[Nicholas,  Samuel  Smith.]  Draft  of  a  brief  in  the  suit  of 
Bustard  vs.  Gates  and  wife  for  land.  A.  D. 
26  p. 


PAPERS   OF   JOHN    JORDAN    CRITTENDEN 


289 


Pendleton,  Edmund.  To  Harry  Innes.  Final  division  of 
estate  of  Innes's  father  on  account  of  death  of 
his  mother;  only  one  estate  debt;  disapproves 
late  treaty  with  Great  Britain ;  criticises  and  has 
never  approved  certain  stipulations  in  the  Con- 
stitution.    Copy.     2  p. 

Pendleton,  [John  S.]  Detailed  precedents  in  his  case  for 
claim  for  full  outfit  [when  acting  as  charge  d'af- 
faires to  the  Argentine  Confederation].     2  p. 

Philosophian    Literary    Society,     Paterson,    New  Jersey, 

To  Crittenden.     Notification  of  election  as  an 

honorary  member.     A.  L.  S.  by  James  Jackson, 

Jr.,  corresponding  secretary.     1  p. 

[  ]       Solomon,  H.   M.     [Washington,   D.   C]     To  Crittenden. 

The  delivery  of  an  enclosure.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 
[  ]      Stewart  vs.  Hughes.     Memoranda  on  suit  arising  from 

tobacco  sale.     2  p. 

Taylor,  Z[achary].  To  Crittenden.  Troops  in  Florida; 
treaties  with  the  Northern  Indians  are  swindling 
transactions.     Copy.     2  p.     Incomplete. 

Texas.     Annexation  of  disapproved.     Pencil  D'f .     4  p. 

TJ[nited]  S[tates]  fifth  judicial  circuit.  Memoranda  giving 
the  territory  and  showing  difficulty  for  judge  to 
cover  same ;  necessity  of  division ;  present  min- 
ister to  Mexico  to  be  relieved.  1  p.  Incom- 
plete. 

United  States.     Memoranda  on  suit  against  the  securities 
of  J.  Taylor.     4  p. 
[            ]  Robert.     Biographical  memoranda.    2  p.    Incom- 
plete. 
528S00— 13 19 


INDEX 


A. 

Abbott, ,  273. 

Abingdon  (Virginia),  press,  59. 

Abolition,  54,  59,  71,  88,  242;  English 
Society,  89;  growth  of  in  New  England, 
245;  inevitable,  253;  see  also:  Emanci- 
pation and  Slaves. 

Abolitionists,  60,  70,  86,  117,  119;  cause 
of  conflict,  245;  in  Congress,  278;  de- 
signs of  Northern,  207;  Fillmore,  130; 
rebuke  needed  for,  96;  recruits  to  Kan- 
sas, 199. 

Adair,  John,  23. 

Adams,  Benjamin  A.  (or  S.),  Letters  from, 
182,  246. 

Adams,  George,  Letters  from,  15,  33. 

Adams,  John  Quincy,  45,  99;  action 
approved,  60;  administration,  38;  bar- 
gain and  corruption,  35,  90,  252;  cabi- 
net, 30;  Clay's  dissention  with,  41; 
Clay's  preference  for,  35;  Clay's  sup- 
port of,  31;  Kentucky  to  support,  33; 
presidential  candidate,  29. 

Adams,  John  S.,  Letter  from,  249. 

Adams,  William  R.,  Letter  from,  145. 

Addison,  L.  D.,  Letter  from,  34. 

Addison,  Thomas  J.,  Letter  from,  274. 

Adjutant  General,  142-3. 

African  coast,  197. 

Agricultural  Colleges,  219. 

Alabama,  Clay's  tour  through,  88;  con- 
vention, 195,  242;  election,  136,  246. 

Albany  (New  York),  121. 

Aldridge,  F.  M.,  Letter  from,  248. 

Alexander,  Charles  Madison,  281. 

Alexander,  Edmund  Brooke,  107. 

Alexander,  James  Barton  Stone,  53,  107. 

Alexander,  R.  Atcheson,  Letter  from,  281. 

Alexander,  Thomas  S.,  243. 

Alexander, ,  22,  184. 

Allen,  Anthony  B.,  Letters  from,  211,  255. 

Allen,  Chilton,  60;  Letter  from,  42. 

Allen,  C.  B.,  Letter  from,  261. 

Allen,  C.  H.,  Letter  from,  136. 

Allen,  Elisha  Hunt,  Letter  from,  130. 


Allen,  Emerson,  12. 

Allen,  Ethan,  heirs  of,  217. 

Allen,  Ethan  A.,  jr.,  Letter  from,  217. 

Allen,  James  W.,  Letter  from,  132. 

Allen,  John  W.,  Letters  from,  120,  125, 
133,  228. 

Allen,  J.  W.,  Letter  from,  211. 

Allen,  William,  62,  79,  99. 

Allen, ,  287. 

Allis,  H.  B.,  Letter  from,  251. 

Allison,  Alexander,  204. 

Allison,  Richard  T.,  Letter  from,  171. 

Allnutt,  George  R.  W.,  Letter  from,  62. 

Almaden  Mine,  New,  225. 

Almanac,  80. 

America;  see:  United  States. 

American,  The,  203. 

American  cyclopaedia;  see:  Cyclop cedia. 

American  Party,  189,  193,  195,  208,  213, 
215,  218;  convention,  190;  circular  let- 
ter from,  195. 

"Americus,"  Letter  from,  260. 

Amory,  Thomas  Coffin,  219. 

Amsden,  J.,  Letter  from,  189. 

Anchindoss, ,  287. 

Anderson,  Edward,  97,  99. 

Anderson,  George  W.,  Letter  from,  261. 

Anderson,  Mrs.  G.  W.,  Letter  from,  276. 

Anderson,  John,  Letter  from,  279. 

Anderson,  John  B.,  276. 

Anderson,  Larz,  Letter  from,  226,  250, 
264. 

Anderson,  P.,  86. 

Anderson,  Reuben,  Letter  to,  16. 

Anderson,  Richard  Clough,  jr.,  Letters 
from,  24,  28. 

Anderson,  Robert,  250,  262;  Letters  from, 
215,  247,  250,  261,  262,  268. 

Anderson,  Robert  Clough,  Letter  from,  16. 

Anderson,  Washington,,  276. 

Anderson,  William,  13. 
Anderson, ,  26;  Letter  to,  187. 

Anderson  letter,  forgery  of  the,  120. 
Andrews,  A.  W.,  Letter  from,  114. 
Andrews,  C.  W.,  Letter  from,  248. 

291 


292 


INDEX 


Andrews,  Landaff  Watson,  152,  183;  Let- 
ter from,  265. 

Annapolis  Naval  Academy;  see:  Naval 
Academy. 

Anonymous  Letters,  110,  129,  179,  180, 
199,  219,  244,  248,  254,  256,  258,  259, 
260,  262,  264,  270,  287. 

Anthony,  Josiah,  30,  31. 

Anti-Masonic;  see:  Masons. 

Applegate,  Jesse,  169. 

Apple  ton,  D.,  &  Co.,  Letter  from,  204. 

Appleton,  Nathan,  Letters  from,  129,  229. 

Appleton,  William,  Letter  from,  219. 

Appointments,  Presidential,  70,  88,  133, 
138, 142,  154,  155,  169. 

Appraiser  General  of  California,  201. 

Appropriation  bill,  78. 

Arbitration,   international  plan  for,   98. 

Archer,  Branch  T.,  41. 

Archer,  William  Segar,  105;  Letters  from, 
38,  41,  107,  128,  139,  143. 

Argentine  Confederation,  289. 

Argus,  The,  35. 

Argus  of  Western  America,  The,  21. 

Arkansas,  30,  54,  71,  108,  179. 

Armament  of  frigates,  74. 

Armijo,  Antonio  Maria,  195. 

Armistice,  15,  265. 

Arms,  conveyance  across  Kentucky, 
269;  Kentucky's  claim  against  United 
States  for,  77. 

Armstrong,  Samuel  P.,  Letters  from, 
112,  197. 

Armstrong,  William  H.,  Letter  from,  266. 

Armstrong,  William  M.,  Letters  from, 
190,  191,  192,  194,  195,  203;  Letter  to, 
190. 

Armstrong, ,  57. 

Army,  British,  movements,  15,  16. 

Army,  United  States,  103,  108,  110,  111, 
114,  139,  140,  142,  143,  144,  146,  148, 
157,  158,  173,  188,  199,  226,  247,  256, 
262,  269,  273,  274,  278,  282;  appoint- 
ments desired  in,  68,  114,  203,  210, 
213 ,  273 ,  276 ;  asylum  for  old  soldiers,  176, 
215;  brevets,  252;  camp  in  Kentucky, 
269;  commanders,  114;  Crittenden's 
advice  on  conduct  in,  281;  Crittenden's 
remarks  on,  111;  discharge  of  brevet 
second  lieutenants  in,  91;  enlistments, 
99;  increase,  99;  Kentucky  will  repel, 
253;  life,  14;  in  Mexico,  99,  100,  101, 
102,  105,  107;  mileage,  115;  officers, 
15,  18,  31,  49,  83,  91,  100,  198,  252; 


Army,  United  States — Continued, 
pamphlet  on,  207;  pay,  49;  Quarter- 
master depot,  101;  Quartermaster  Gen- 
eral of,  239;  rations,  274;  refuses  aid  to 
Kansas,  192,  196;  riflemen,  15,  106,  173; 
Signal  Corps,  283;  sutler  in,  65;  troops, 
raising  of,  14,  210,  251,  265,  268,  278, 
280;  volunteers,  49-50,  99,  103,  104, 
115,  118. 

Army  Register,  The,  274. 

Arnold,  J.  M.,  Letters  from,  146,  214. 

Arnold,  L.  H.,  Letter  from,  133. 

Arnold,  Thomas,  Letters  from,  27,  28; 
Letters  to,  18,  26,  27,  28.    • 

Arnold, ,  27,  286. 

Arrests,  unlawful,  278. 

Arthur,  Nathaniel  C,  Letter  from,  201. 

Arthur,  R.  A.,  201. 

Articles  of  War,  276. 

Ash,  Joshua  W.,  Letter  from,  251. 

Ashburton,  Lord;  see:  Baring,  Alexander. 

Ashhurst,  Richard,  22. 

Ashlanders  Association,  Letter  from,  229. 

Ashley,  Elizabeth  Moss,  81, 98,  99, 100, 102, 
119;  deed,  97;  Letters  to,  99,  103,  105, 
106,  112,  116,  117,  125,  126,  131,  153, 
155,  164,  165;  see  also:  Crittenden, 
Elizabeth. 

Ashley,  William  H.,  46,  48. 

Ashley  Springs  (Missouri),  118. 

Aspinwall,  William,  Letter  from,  232. 

Asylum,  Military,  176,  215. 

Atchison,  David  R.,  Letter  from,  148. 

Athenian  Society,  Letter  from,  47. 

Athens  (Georgia),  173. 

Atkinson,  Robert  J.,  Letters  from,  199, 
203,  226;  Letter  to,  226. 

Atlanta  (Georgia),  199. 

Attache  to  Minister  to  France,  162,  163. 

Attorney,  district,  United  States,  71,  128, 
195. 

Attorney  General,  64,  65,  68,  84, 128, 133, 
135,  136,  144,  162,  163,  168,  191. 

Auditor  of  Kentucky,  127.  , 

Austin,  James  Tricothie,  Letter  from,  127. 

Austria,  American  imprisoned  in,  198. 

Avery,  William,  Letter  from,  206. 

Aydelot,  William  J.,  Letter  from,  210. 

B. 

Bache,  Alexander  Dallas,  Letters  from, 

191,  192,  225,  278. 
Bacon,  Charles  P.,  28,  287;  Letters  from, 

18,27,28;  Letter  to,  27. 


INDEX 


293 


Bacon,  Edmund,  16. 

Bacon,  John,  14. 

Bacon,  J.  C,  26,  27. 

Bacon,  James  W.,  Letters  from,  206,  268. 

Bacon,  R.  A.,  Letter  from,  272. 

Bacon,  Samuel,  &  Co.,  27. 

Bacon,  ■ ,  21,  27,  286. 

Badger,  George  Edmund,  283;  Letters 
from,  75,  76, 124, 140, 197, 199,  201,  212, 
220,  237. 

Badger,  William,  220. 

Bagby,  Arthur  Pendleton,  97. 

Bailey, ,  9,  10 

Baird,  Charles,  27. 

Baker,  Robert  S.,  Letter  from,  224. 

Baldwin,  Charles  W.,  Letter  from,  213. 

Baldwin,  Summerfield,  Letter  from,  210. 

Baldwin,  S.,  Letter  from,  252. 

Ball,  A.  F.,  Letter  from,  249. 

Ball,  see:  Dance. 

Ballard,  A.  Jackson,  Letter  from,  273. 

Ballenger,  Frank,  Letter  from,  192. 

Ballinger,  J.  F.,  20. 

Baltimore  (Maryland),  16,  92,  94,  135, 
150,  237. 

Baltimore  Lyceum,  203. 

Baltimore  Patriot,  The,  53. 

Baltzell,  George,  21. 

Bancroft,  George,  150. 

Bank,  15,  18,22,50,52,55,  57,  74,  75,  76, 
82;  bill,  67, 71,  72,  73,76,  77,  81;  Farm- 
ers, 162 ;  National,  72, 215,  see  also:  United 
States  Bank;  of  Kentucky,  23,  24,  25, 
28,  75;  of  United  States,  51,  86,  93,  96, 
117,  see  also:  United  States  Bank. 

Bankruptcy,  laws  on,  52,  75. 

Banks,  D.,  Letter  from,  134. 

Banks,  Henry,  9,  43,  287. 

Banks,  William  B.,  42;  Letter  from,  43. 

Banks, ,  9,  10. 

Barbecue,  77,  199,  229. 

Barbour,  George  W.,  160,  167;  Letters 
from,  161,  162. 

Barbour,  James,  Letter  from,  35. 

Barnburners,  120,  121,  122. 

Barca,  Calderon  de,  Letter  to,  176. 

Bard,  Henry  C,  Letter  from,  204. 

Bargain  and  Corruption;  see  under 
Henry  Clay  and  also  under  John  Quincy 
Adams. 

Baring,  Alexander  (Lord  Ashburton), 
Letter  from,  77. 

Barlow,  W.  B.,  Letter  from,  171. 

Barlow, ,  96. 


Barnard,  John  Gross,  225. 

Barnes,  Denis  S.,  Letter  from,  284. 

Barnett,  Thomas  J.,  124;  Letter  from,  124. 

Barney,  John,  Letter  from,  181. 

Barr,  J.  M.,  Letter  from,  237. 

Barr,  William,  179. 

Barrell,  Almond,  Letter  from,  210. 

Barren  County  (Kentucky),  18. 

Barren  Creek  Springs  (Maryland),  62. 

Barringer,  Daniel  Moreau,  Letter  from, 

137. 
Barron,  Forbes  &  Co.,  202. 

Barron, ,  177. 

Barrow,  Alexander,  103. 

Barrow,  John  E.,  Letter  from,  133. 

Barrow,  W'ashington,  Letters  from,  130, 

147. 

Barrow, ,  143. 

Barry,  Daniel,  12. 

Barry,  William  Taylor,  16;  Letter  from, 

16. 
Barston,  H.  F.,  Letter  from,  182. 
Bartlet  &  Cox,  25. 
Bartlett,  Washington  A.,   Letters  from, 

198,  202. 
Bates,  Edward,  145,  146;  Letter  from,  281. 
Bates,  George  C,  Letter  from,  172. 
Battle  of  Lake  Erie  Monument  Associa- 
tion, 228. 
Baugh,  Abraham,  31. 
Beale,  William  M.,  147. 

Bealls, ,  17. 

Beard,  Joshua,  12. 

Bearden,  John,  18. 

Beatty,  A.,  Letter  from,  212. 

Beatty,  Ormond,  Letter  from,  277. 

Beaty,  Martin,  Letter  from,  64. 

Beauchamp,    Jeroboam   O.,    32;   Letters 

from,  31. 
Bebb,  William,  Letter  from,  129. 
Bedinger,  D.  P.,  Letter  from,  264. 
Beekman,  James  William,  Letter  from, 

257. 
Belden,  John,  177. 
Bell,  Benjamin,  Letter  from,  24. 
Bell,  C,  31. 
Bell,  George,  16. 
Bell,  John,  68,  72,  108,  135;  Letter  from, 

70;  Letters  to,  201,  220. 
Bell,  Joshua  Fry,  226,  228;  Letters  from, 

152,  156,  212,  284. 
Bell,  William  C,  287. 

Bell, ,  34. 

Bell  and  Everett  ticket,  240. 


294 


INDEX 


Bell  Ringers,  93. 

Bend,  W.  P.,  Letter  from,  259. 

Benham,  Calhoun,  126,  168. 

Benham,  Joseph  A.,  Letter  from,  43. 

Benjamin,  Juda  Philip,  Letter  to,  225. 

Bennett,  Wallace,  57. 

Benson,  John  S.,  Letter  from,  56. 

Benson,  J.  Seth,  Letter  from,  188. 

Benson,  S.  B.,  Letter  from,  210. 

Benton,  Thomas  Hart,  49,  51,  67,  68,  84, 
96,  147,  153;  Letters  from,  106,  146,  184. 

Benyesse,  Jose  T.,  195. 

Berlin,  48. 

Berrien,  John  Macpherson,  145;  Letter  to, 
78. 

Berry,  Samuel,  287. 

Bertrand,  Charles  P.,  179;  Letter  from, 
179. 

Bibb,  George  M.,  14, 28,  34,  43,  96;  resig- 
nation from  Senate,  16;  rupture  with 
Crittenden,  33;  Letters  from,  13,  14, 
15,  29,  42;  Letter  to,  22. 

Bibb,  John,  18;  Letter  to,  18. 

Bibb,  John  B.,  Letters  from,  109, 126, 168, 
224,  243. 

Bibb,  John  Jordan  Crittenden,  160. 

Bibb,  Richard,  jr.,  Letter  from,  21. 

Bible,  the,  230,  256. 

Bickley,  George  W.  L.,  Letter  from,  198. 

Biddle,  Clement,  58. 

Big  Bear  Island,  Mormon  settlement  on, 
174. 

Bigelow,  John  P.,  Letter  from,  203. 

Binell,  M.  D.,  258. 

Bingaman,  Adam  L.,  Letter  from,  142. 

Biography  of  Robert  ,  notes  on,  289. 

Birney,  James  Gillespie,  188;  Letters 
from,  77,  139. 

Black,  J.  M.,  Letter  from,  110. 

Black  Republicans;  see:  Republicans, 
Black. 

Blackburn,  C.  J.,  Letters  from,  212,  262. 

Blackburn,  R.  W.,  Letter  from,  281. 

Blair,  Francis  Preston,  36;  children,  40; 
on  designs  for  Kentucky  bank  notes,  24; 
on  emancipation,  280;  establishing  the 
"Globe,"  40;  on  negro  frenzy,  185;  on 
slavery,  159;  Letters  from,  24,  31,  40, 
159,  185,  280. 

Blair,  Mrs.  Francis  Preston,  40. 

Blair,  Francis  Preston,  jr.,  270. 

Blair,  Montgomery,  Letters  from,  189, 190. 

Blair,  Thomas,  87. 

Blair,  W.  P.  S.,  Letter  from,  31. 


Blake,  George  S.,  Letter  from,  272. 

Blake,  George  West,  263. 

Blakey,  Thomas,  Letter  from,  39. 

Blanton,  Horace  T.,  sr.,  Letter  from,  257. 

Blatchford,  Richard  Milford,  Letter  from, 
132. 

Bledsoe,  William  O.,  19,  21,  23. 

Blenis,  O.,  Letter  from,  258. 

Blight, ,  39. 

Bloodgood,  Dewitt,  71. 

Blue  Lick  property,  176. 

Blunt,  Joseph,  Letter  from,  133. 

Blunt,  J.,  Letter  from,  162. 

Blythe,  C,  127. 

Boats,  snag,  204. 

Boerstler,  G.  W.,  Letter  from,  144. 

Bodin,  Edward  L.,  Letter  from,  219. 

Bodley,  Charles  S.,  Letter  from,  284. 

Bogart,  Peter,  24. 

Bogart,  — ,  186,  187,  192,  193. 

Bohannon,  Richard  B.,  25. 

Bonaparte,  Jerome  Napoleon,  186. 

Booker,  Paul  J.,  28. 

Boone  County  (Missouri),  105. 

Borland,  Solon,  Letter  from,  179;  Letter 
to,  179. 

Boston, ,  40. 

Boston  (Massachusetts),  84,  163,  166,  203, 
239,  264. 

Boston  Atlas,  The,  134. 

Boston  Port  Bill,  215. 

Boston  Post,  The,  288. 

Boswell,  Bushrod;  22. 

Boswell,  Thomas  E.,  22. 

Botts,  John  Minor,  61,  73,  79,  85. 

Botts,  William,  Letter  from,  43. 

Botts,  William  Stone,  201. 

Boundary,  Canada,  56;  Kentucky-Ten- 
nessee, 21,  22;  Mexico,  110,  111,  168, 
169,  218. 

Bounty  claims,  172,  188,  196,  197,  199. 

Bourne,  William  Oland,  Letter  from,  263. 

Boutwill,  E.  B.,  Letter  from,  281. 

Bouvier,  John,  178. 

Bowers, ,  96. 

Bowling, ,  97. 

Bowly,  Daniel,  Letter  from,  206. 

Boyd,  James  R.,  &  Son,  190. 

Boyd,  William  G.,  27. 

Boyd,  W.  P.,  Letter  from,  221. 

Boyle,  Jeremiah  Tilford,  275,  277;  army 
service,  278;  Letters  from,  274,  278,  279. 

Boyle,  John,  33. 

Boyle,  William  O.,  272. 


INDEX 


295 


Boyreau,  Clement,  201, 224,  229. 
Brackenridge,  W.  M.,  Letter  from,  139. 
Braddock,  A.,  278. 
Braddock,  Robert.  Letter  from,  15. 
Bradford,  Simon,  Letter  from,  262. 
Bradstreet,  Edward  P..  Letter  from,  213. 
Bramlett,  Thomas  E.,  Letters  from,  194, 

212. 
Brand,  W.  H.,  Letter  from,  211. 

Brand, ,  67. 

Brazil,  88,  89. 

Brea,  Ameal,  Letter  from,  181. 

Breathitt,  C,  &  Co.,  20. 

Breathitt,  John,  26;    Letter  from,  15. 

Breckinridge,  James  D.,  Letter  from,  43. 

Breckinridge,  John,  Letter  from,  57. 

Breckinridge,  John  Cabell,  239,  254,  265; 

interview  with  Lincoln,  243;  Letter  to, 

248. 
Breckinridge,  J.  Cabell,  Letter  from,  20. 
Breckinridge,  Robert,  Letter  from,  42. 
Breckinridge,  Robert  Jefferson,  60,  62, 

67;  Letters  from,  170,  173,  174;  Letters 

to,  65,  173. 
Breckinridge,  Robert  J.,  170. 

Breckinridge,  ,  threatened  duel,  28. 

Breckinridge;  see  also:  Brackenridge. 
Breckinridge  and  Lane  ticket,  240. 
Bresler,  C.  H.,  Letter  from,  233. 
Brevets,  recommended  for  officers,  252. 
Brewer,  Thomas  A.,  Letter  from,  251. 
Brewster,  Osmyn,  Letter  from,  163. 
Bridge,  Horatio,  Letter  from,  225. 
Bright,  Jesse  D.,  Letter  from,  165;  Letter 

to,  236. 

Bristow, ,  43. 

Broadhead,  John,  Letter  from,  250. 
Broderick,  David  Colbreth,  228. 
Brodhead,  Lucas,  268. 
Brooke,  H.  Jones,  Letter  from,  146. 
Brooke,  H.  P.,  Letter  from,  137. 
Brookings,  W.  W.,  Letter  from,  232. 
Brooks,  Edward,  Letter  from,  258. 
Brooks,  Erastus,  Letters  from,  220,  258, 

281. 
Brooks,  Preston  Smith,  196. 
Brown,  Bedford,  Letter  from,  140. 
Brown,  David  Paul,  Letter  from,  273, 
Brown,  George  P.,  12. 
Brown,  John,  91. 
Brown,  John  Porter,  238. 
Brown,  John  T.,  Letter  from,  277. 
Brown,  Mason,  Letters  from,  54,  213. 


Brown,  Orlando,  44,  66,  67,  73,  97,  153, 
157,  160,  183;  application  for  governor- 
ship of  Iowa,  66;  candidate  for  reporter 
of  Kentucky  court  of  appeals,  42;  as 
Commissioner  of  Indian  Affairs,   154, 

164,  165,  166;  Crittenden's  confidence 
in,  152;  on  Indian  service,  156;  on 
slavery,   159;  interview  with  Taylor, 

153,  155;  reception  by  Taylor  and  his 
Cabinet,    153;    Vienna    mission,    163; 

.  Letters  from,  47,  53,  60,  66,  115,  153, 

154,  155,  156,  157,  159,  160,  163,  164, 

165,  166,  175,  178,  182,  220,  263,  268; 
Letters  to,  46,  54,  154,  160,  161,  162, 
163,  164,  176,  271. 

Brown,  Thomas  D.,  Letter  from,  158. 

Brown,  William  J.,  124. 

Brown,  Will  L.,  21;  Letter  from,  22. 

Brown,  Windsor,  31. 

Brown, ,  142. 

Brown's  Tavern,  Crittenden  at,  57. 

Bruce,  William  W.,  Letter  from,  274. 

Bruce, ,  42. 

Bryan,  George  S.,  Letter  from,  251. 

Bryan,  Thomas  L.,  19. 

Bryant,  J.  W.,  276;  Letter  from,  274. 

Buchanan,  James,  35,  67,  108,  197,  198, 
204,  211,  219,  227,  238,  244;  adminis- 
tration, 211;  attitude  on  Kansas  con- 
stitution, 205,  209,  219;  cabinet,  260; 
northern  feeling  against,  247;  split 
with  Douglas,  202;  unpopular,  207; 
Letter    from,    183;  telegram    to,    238. 

Buchanan,  James  M.,  Letters  from,  135, 
148,  152,  159. 

Buck,  John  L.,  &  Co.,  21,  23. 

Buckingham,  L.  Amiss,  Letter  from,  197. 

Buckner,  Richard  A.,  41;  Letters  from, 
40,  273;  Letters  to,  41,  284. 

Buckner,  Simon  Bolivar,  287;  Letters 
from,  204,  205. 

Buckner,  W.  P.,  Letters  from,  253,  254. 

Buell,  Don  Carlos,  275,  279;  Letter  from, 
283. 

Buena  Vista,  battle  celebration,  111. 

Buffalo  (New  York),  198. 

Buffalo  Young  Men's  Association,  108. 

Buford,  John,  21,  23,  25;  Letter  from,  46. 

Buford,  W.  S.,  Letter  from,  277. 

Bull,  Ole,  184. 

Bullitt,  Alexander  C,  166;  Letters  from, 
60,  132. 

Bulloch,  J.  M.,  Letter  from,  71. 


296 


INDEX 


Bullock,  James  M.,  Letter  from,  52. 

Bulwer-Clayton  Treaty,  183. 

Bunker  Hill  celebration,  84. 

Bunn,  Nathan,  Letter  from,  43. 

Burke,  G.,  Letter  from,  199. 

Burnet,  T.  B.,  29. 

Burnley,  Albert  T.,  57,  58,  61,  117,  140, 
205,  212,  219;  on  Clay,  109,  117,  121; 
worthy  of  Clayton's  friendship,  153; 
Crittenden's  advice  to,  166,  167;  Crit- 
tenden requests  continued  correspond- 
ence of,  167;  on  Crittenden  as  presi- 
dential nominee,  95,  193;  European 
trip,  58,  61;  on  Kentucky  politics,  192, 
193,  194;  Ohio  trip,  124;  the  "Repub- 
lic" established  by,  155,  165,  166;  on 
State  debts,  61;  on  Taylor's  cabinet, 
140,  155,  166;  on  Taylor's  reception 
at  New  Orleans,  109;  interview  with 
Taylor  and  his  cabinet,  165;  on  Texas 
annexation,  95;  on  Texas  loan,  61; 
Letters  from,  36,  39,  61,  95,  109,  117, 
118,  121,  122,  124,  126,  139,  147,  155, 
163,  165,  166,  167,  190,  192,  193,  194, 
212;  Letters  to,  58,  60,  96, 117, 125, 162, 
166,  167,  182,  193,  194. 

Burnley,  William  R.,  30. 

Burns,  J.  W.,  Letter  from,  220. 

Burnside,  Ambrose  Everett,  282. 

Burrill,  James,  jr.,  Letter  from,  23. 

Burwell;  William  P. ,  Letter  from,  234, 258. 

Business  depression,  77. 

Bustard,  ■ ,  287,  288. 

Butler,  Anthony,  14,  15;  commander  at 
Detroit,  15;  election  to  Mississippi  Leg- 
islature, 33;  Letters  from,  13, 15,  33,  56, 
100. 

Butler,  Benjamin  Franklin,  49. 

Butler,  Mann,  Letter  from,  146. 

Butler,  Pierce  Mason,  presents  Critten- 
den with  imported  mare,  64;  Letters 
from,  64,  70. 

Butler,  Richard,  Letter  from,  119. 

Butler,  William  H.  G.,  187. 

Butler,  William  Orlando,  101. 

Butterfield,  Justin,  179;  Letter  from,  179; 
Letter  to,  179. 

Button,  Charles,  Letter  from,  220. 

Byrne,  Augustine,  &  Co.,  20. 


Cabell,  Edward  A.,  88. 
Cabell,  Edward  Carringtonv  Letters  from, 
lcr\  235,  267. 


Cabell,  Henry  C,  Letter  from,  261. 

Cabinet,  administration,  154;  Kitchen, 
41;  presidential,  14,  26,  30,  37,  40,  44, 
63,  65,  67,  68,  70,  72,  73,  74,  75,  78,  79, 
80,  83,  84,  85,  105,  118,  125,  127,  128, 
129,  130,  131,  132,  133,  134,  135,  136, 
137,  138,  139,  140,  141,  142,  143,  144, 
145,  146,  147,  148,  149,  150,  153,  154, 
155,  156,  157,  158,  159,  161,  162,  163, 
164,  165,  166,  168,  169,  242,  243,  260. 

Cain,  John,  12. 

Calby,  S.  B.,  Letter  from,  244. 

Caldwell,  15. 

Calhoun,  John,  82;  Letter  from,  134. 

Calhoun,  John  Caldwell,  32,  34,  54,  87,  89, 
92,  95-6,  120,  122;  abstractions,  55; 
address,  143;  agreement  with  Polk,  97; 
death,  163;  pseudo-disclosure  to  the 
Richmond  Whig,  56;  solicitous  of 
breaking  the  Union,  159. 

Calhoon, ,  43. 

California,  104, 135, 164, 165, 166, 180, 189, 
225,  228;  acquisition,  104,  113;  admis- 
sion, 150;  appraiser  general,  201;  courts, 
190,  203;  district  attorney,  168;  gov- 
ernors, 106;  judgeship,  166,  167,  179; 
land,  128,  187,  190,  195,  201,  223,  224, 
225,  227,  229;  mines,  223;  mob  vio- 
lence, 198;  Secretary  of  State,  seal, 
222;  vigilance  committee,  198. 

California,  Lower,  169. 

Call,  G.  W.,  Letter  from,  33. 

Call,  Richard  Keith,  Letter  from,  30. 

Call,  Wilkinson,  Letter  to,  286. 

Call,  W.,  Letter  from,  263. 

Callaghan,  Charles,  Letter  from,  280. 

Calocagathian  Society,  109. 

Camden,  Peter  G.,  Letters  from,  97,  98. 

Camp,  Army,  269. 

Camp  Floyd  (Utah),  260. 

Campbell,  Charles,  36. 

Campbell,  David,  25. 

Campbell,  John,  Letter  from,  59. 

Campbell,  John  Archibald,  Letter  from, 
243. 

Campbell,  John  B.,  162,  163,  164,  176. 

Campbell,  J.  R.,  24. 

Campbell,  L.  A.,  Letter  from,  268. 

Campbell,  M.  M.,  47. 

Campbell,  Robert,  201,  224,  229;  Letter 
from,  253. 

Campbell,  R.,  Letter  from,  249. 

Campbell,  Robert  R.,  Letter  from,  70. 

Campbell,  Thomas  J.,  Letter  from,  83. 


INDEX 


297 


Campbell,  William,  83. 

Canada,  20,  56,  69;   will  be  annexed   to 

United    States,    135;    population    in- 
crease, 99. 
Canning,  Joseph  C,  Letter  from,  262. 
Cannon,  Chastian  C,  155. 
Cape  Vincent  (New  York),  88. 
Capitol  of  the  United  States,  212,  216. 
Capitulation  of  Monterey,  102. 
Carey,  Isaac,  Letter  from,  250. 
Carlisle,  James,  14. 
Carlisle,  Thomas,  14. 
Carneal,  Louis,  187. 
Carneal,     Thomas     Davis,     224;  Letters 

from,  69,  187,  195,  203,  205,  219,  233. 
Carnes,  Patrick,  9,  12. 
Caroline,     55,     69;  see     also:  Alexander 

McLeod. 
Carpenter,  Sam,  Letter  from,  211. 
Carpentry  work,  27. 
Carpet,  rag,  288. 

Carroll,  Nicholas,  Letter  from,  114. 
Carroll,   William  Thomas,    Letter  from, 

196. 
Carter,  Angelina,  Letters  from,  273,  284. 
Carter,  George  Etienne,,  282. 
Carter,  Joseph,  Letter  from,  108. 
Carter,  Oliver  G.,  Letter  from,  278. 
Carter,  T.  Q.,  273;  Letter  from,  284. 
Cartoon  on    Democratic  "bell  ringers," 

93. 
Cass,  Lewis,  53,  121,  123,  125,  126,  135, 

141,  183,  247. 
Cass,  Lewis,  jr.,  110,  145. 
Caetleman,  Jacob,  Letter  to,  19. 
Cates,  Owen  G.,  Letters  from,  223,  282. 
Catron,  John,  81;  Letter  from,  166. 
Causten,  James  H.,  Letter  from,  217. 
Census,  158, 159, 234, 251. 
Central  American  Transit  Company,  285. 
Central  College,  262. 
Centre  College,  58. 
Certificates,  bank,  25. 
Chadwick,  James,  10. 
Chamberlain   and    Demologian    Society, 

Letter  from,  58. 
Chamberlain  Philosophical  and  Literary 

Society,  Letter  from,  39. 
Chamberlin,  M.  H.,  Letter  from,  219. 
Chambers,  John,  Letters  from,  35,  37,  38, 

67,  70,  74. 
Chambers,  Richard,  Letter  from,  211. 
Champagne,  52. 
Chana, ,  188. 


Chancellor,  Louisville  Court,  93. 

Chandler,  Sarah  M.,  Letter  from,  230. 

Chapin,  H.  D.,  Letter  from,  288. 

Chaplaincy,  275. 

Chapman,  John  S.,  19;  Letter  from,  19. 

Character,  Archer  on,  139. 

Charleston  (South  Carolina),  67,  70,  238, 

245. 
Chase,  Salmon  Portland,  Letter  from,  213; 

Letter  to,  223. 
Cheatham,  William  S.,  Letter  from,  264. 
Cheney,  T.  Apolian,  Letter  from,  200. 
Cherokee  Indians,  109,  113,  174. 
Chester,  Thomas  R.,  Letter  from,  171. 
Chinn,  R.  H.,  Letter  from,  64. 
Chittenden,  Thomas  C,  Letters  from,  87, 

88. 
Choate,  Rufus,  137. 
Choctaw  Indians,  86. 
Cholera,  43,  140,  153,  167,  168. 
Choteau  Springs  (Missouri),  100,  102,  103, 

119. 
Christian,  WTilliam,  9. 
Christian  County  (Kentucky),  14,  38. 
Christian  life,  Crittenden  on  the,  281. 
Christie,  John  D.,  Letter  from,  288. 
Christy,  William,  Letter  from,  111. 
Christy,  William  T.,  Letter  from,  261. 
Church,  Alonzo  H.,  Letter  from,  218. 
Churchill,  Samuel,  Letter  from,  240. 
Cilley,  Jonathan,  55. 
Cincinnati  (Ohio),  30,  124,  133,  143,  233; 

Letter  from  citizens,  45. 
Cincinnati  Gazette,  The,  187. 
Civil  authority,  resisted  by  military,  279, 

281. 
Civil  War,  245,  250,  253,  259,  260,  261,  265, 

270,  278,  279,  280,  283,  284,  287,  288. 
Clark,  George,  29;  Letter  from,  34. 
Clark,  G.  W.,  17. 

Clark,  Hiram  C,  Letter  from,  213. 
Clark,  James,   48,   53;  Letter  from,   56; 

Letter  to,  51. 
Clark,  Thomas,  Letter  from,  98. 
Clarke,  Charles  Berkley,  Letter  from,  69. 
Clarke,  Charles  J.,  Letter  from,  272. 
Clarke,  S.  G.,  Letter  from,  283. 
Clarkson,  C.  F.,  Letter  from,  140. 
Clay,  Brutus  J.,  Letter  from,  40. 
Clay,  Cassius  Marcellus,  38,  109,  119,  180. 
Clay,  Green,  34. 
Clay,  Henry,  33,  34,  56,  59,  69,  71,  74,  76, 

87, 109,  113,  115,  119,  160,  197,  260;  and 

Adams,  31,  35,  41,  90;  advice  to,  30,  32, 


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INDEX 


Clay,  Henry — Continued. 

37,  42,  79;  almanac,  80;  Anti-Masonic 
party's  effect  on,  40;  articles  for  publi- 
cation, 94, 117;  barbecue  in  honor  of,  77; 
bargain  and  corruption,  35,  36,  90;  bills 
before  Congress,  42-3,  48,  165;  Burnley 
on,  117, 121;  on  business  depression,  77; 
as  a  cabinet  possibility,  63,  64;  charges 
against,  30,  35,  36;  on  Clinton,  30;  coali- 
tion against,  64;  compromise  resolu- 
tions, 160,  166;  confidence  in,  31,  43, 

55,  61,  111,  126,  205;  correspondence 
desired,  286;  course  to  be  taken  by,  94, 
116,  119,  120,  121;  and  Crittenden,  32, 
35,  36,  39,  40,  69,  75,  76,  79,  91,  92,  95, 
107, 108, 114, 117, 118, 119, 121, 123, 139, 
161,  168,  172,  182,  229;  Crittenden's 
counsel  desired  by,  40;  decline,  104; 
duels,  32,  69;  on  duty  to  his  country,  95; 
envy  shown  by,  164;  error  concerning, 
36;  feeling  toward,  60,  113,  119,  121;  on 
Fremont,  106;  friends,  70,  71,  112,  115; 
Guthrie's  interview  with,  72;  Harrison 
commends,  93;  humorous  story  about, 
79;  indifference,  161;  influence,  70, 165; 
intentions,  113,  134;  interests  con- 
cerned, 33;  invitations  to,  19,  38,  57,  59, 
62, 143;  attitude  toward  Jackson,  35, 36; 
Kentucky's  attitude  toward,  38,  42,  54, 
114;  labors  buried  with  him,  184;  on 
Letcher,  96;  Letcher's  confidence  in,  78; 
on  Liberia,  176, 275 ;  on  Native  American 
party,  95;  on  naturalization  laws,  95;  on 
the  Navy,  77;  Ohio  trip,  30;  opposition 
to,  86,  106,  110,  119;  pamphlet,  36;  on 
party  spirit  in  Congress,  44;  people's 
gratitude  due,  123;  photograph,  97;  plot 
todefeat,  70;  political  position,  60,74,  83, 
106,  108,  121;  political  reverses,  37;  po- 
litical strength,  27, 104, 109 ;  popularity , 
54,  86;  Porter's  legacy  to,  89;  presiden- 
tial candidacy,  27,  29,  39,  44,  53,  54,  55, 

56,  70,  74,  75,  77,  79,  86,  88,  89,  91,  94, 
95,  97,  104,  106,  108,  109,  110,  112,  113, 
114,  116,  117,  118,  120;  on  public  opin- 
ion, 92;  response  to  Kentucky  electors, 
95;  retirement,  78;  Russell's  attitude 
toward,  140;  sarcophagus,  275;  Scott 
visited  by,  103;  attitude  toward  seces- 
sion, 163;  securities  affected  by  elec- 
tion of,  94;  and  the  Senate,  40,  42,  47, 
74,  75,  76,  95,  116,  132,  134,  135,  136, 
139,  141,  142,  144,  165;  silence,  112; 
South   can   not   be   pacified   by,    42; 


Clay,  Henry — Continued, 
speeches,  24,  44,  109;  statue,  148;  suc- 
cess, 88;  on  the  tariff,  77,  79,  90;  and 
Taylor,  105, 107,  108,  109,  110,  112, 116, 
117,  120,  121,  123,  135,  138,  140,  144, 
153,  165;  on  Texas  annexation,  22,  86, 
89,  90,  91,  92,  95,  96;  ticket,  84,  85;  on 
Tyler,  77, 79;  Underwood  approves,  181; 
valedictory,  77;  and  Van  Buren,  56,  77, 
92;  and  Webster,  48,  72,  85;  on  Whigs, 
82,  95;  on  White,  107,  108;  Wickliffe's 
differences  with,  71;  Letters  from,  13, 
19,  22,  28,  29,  30,  31,  32,  33,  34,  35,  37, 
40,  41,  42,  44,  64,  77,  78,  79,  80,  82,  84, 
86,  88,  89,  90,  91,  92,  95,  96,  97,  105, 
106,  107,  108,  117,  176;  Letters  to,  30, 
31,  32,  33,  34,  35,  36,  37,  38,  39,  41,  42, 
55,  72,  78,  79,  80,  83,  85,  95,  117. 

Clay,  Henry,  jr.,  105. 

Clay,  James  Brown,  152,  153. 

Clay,  Thomas  Hart,  236,  269,  273,  274; 
Letters  from,  221,  223,  252,  272,  275, 285; 
Letter  to,  274. 

Clay,  fire,  tariff  on,  261. 

Clay  club,  Pioneer,  Letters  from,  112,  261, 
203. 

"Clay  Whig,  An  Old  Henry,"  Letter 
from,  254. 

Clay  Whig  Party,  64,  111. 

Clayton,  John  Middleton,  153,  157,  166, 
167,  184;  Brown's  interview  with,  153; 
Burnley  on,  155;  on  Clay,  86;  criti- 
cised, 140,  151,  152,  157,  158;  Critten- 
den's advice  to,  148,  151,  152,  153,  157; 
Crittenden's  confidence  in,  123,  124; 
Crittenden's  gratitude  to,  149;  death, 
200;  duties  arduous,  148,  149;  on  for- 
eign affairs,  150,  158,  on  Letcher's  mis- 
sion to  Mexico,  156;  respected,  145; 
and  Rives,  155,  157;  on  slavery,  135, 
136,145;  spirits  depressed,  149;  on  Tay- 
lor, 111,  119, 148, 149, 150;  and  Taylor's 
cabinet,  128, 132, 135, 136, 137, 140, 141, 
147,  154,  158,  159,  161;  proposed  for 
vice  president,  84;  Letters  from,  62,  86, 
110,  111,  119,  124,  126,  135,  142,  148, 

149,  150,  151,  156,  168,  169,  172,  176, 
177, 183;  Letters  to,  85, 93, 119, 123, 124, 
128,  136,  138,  144,  145,  147,  148,  149, 

150,  151,  152,  153,  154,  155,  156,  157, 
158,  160,  161,  162,  164,  167,  172,  176, 
177. 

Clayton,  Philip,  Letter  from,  173. 
Clayton-Bulwer  Treaty,  183. 


INDEX 


299 


Clear  Creek  Academy  Polemic  Society, 
55. 

Clemens,  Jeremiah,  Letters  from,  242, 246. 

Clements,  R.  A.,  Letter  from,  142. 

Cleveland,  Grover,  286. 

Clinch,  Duncan  L.,  Letter  from,  145. 

Clinton,  De  Witt,  30. 

Clisbee,  Charles,  Letter  from,  209. 

Clymer, ,  95. 

Coal,  price,  125. 

Coates,  Benjamin,  Letter  from,  275. 

Cobb,  Howell,  159. 

Coburn,  James  W.,  132-3;  Letter  from, 
111. 

Coffee,  substitute,  274. 

Cogswell,  J.,  Letters  from,  217,  219. 

Coleman,  Ann  Mary  Butler  Crittenden 
(Mrs.  Chapman),  54,  174,  288;  Letter 
from,  182;  Letters  to,  61,  182,  286. 

Coleman,  Chapman,  149,  168;  Letter 
from,  45;  Letters  to,  73,  92. 

Coleman,  Crittenden,  182,  263. 

Coleman,  J.  C,  67,  70. 

Collamer,  Jacob,  Letter  from,  154. 

Collector  of  customs;  see:  Customs  col- 
lector. 

Collier,  John  Allen,  Letter  from,  129. 

Collins,  James,  Letter  from,  233. 

Collins,  Lewis,  Letter  from,  40. 

Collins,  Richard  H.,  Letter  from,  219. 

Colombia  (South  America),  28. 

Colonization,  224,  275,  282. 

Colston,  Rawleigh,  14,  19,  20. 

Columbus  (Ohio),  24. 

Comanche  Indians,  252. 

Combs,  Leslie,  76,  123,  151,  285;  Letters 
from,  73,  115,  121,  151,  205,  214,  235, 

256,  278;  Letter  to,  271. 

Comegys,  Joseph  Parsons,  Letters  from, 
200,  214,  236,  237. 

Commissioners,  Choctaw  Indian,  86;  of 
deeds,  146;  on  French  spoliation  claims, 
172,  176;  of  Indian  Affairs,  49,  50,  70, 
154,166;  Kentuckyboundary,21,22;  to 
amend  Kentucky  laws,  161,  162;  Land 
Office,  179;  State,  283. 

Commonwealth,  The,  87. 

"Compos  mentis,"  Letter  from,  110. 

Compromise  measures,  22,  24,  100,  166, 
184, 185, 190,  192,  197,  205,  211,  212,  230 
231,  240,  242,  243,  244,  245,  246,  247, 
248,  249,  250,  252,  253,  254,  255,  256, 

257,  258,  259,  260,  261,  262,  263,  268,  287, 
see  also:  Crittenden  compromise  resolu- 
tions. 


"Concession,    Equality   Union,"    Letter 

from,  258. 
Condict,  Lewis,  Letters  from,  118,  200. 

Cone, ,  122. 

Confederate  States  of  America,  acknowl- 
edgment of,  267,  284;  alliance  with 
France,  282;  Army,  280,  283;  confisca- 
tion of  property  by,  267;  constitution, 
253;  fleet,  274;  prisoners,  277,  278;  see 
also  States  Southern. 
Confiscation,    by   Confederate   States   of 

America,  267. 
Congress,  11,  17,  23,  28,  32,  40,  44,  53,  58, 
65,  74,  79,  93,  101,  110,  112,  135,  143, 
178,  192,  196,  198,  199,  200,  207,  211, 
216,  218,  235,  246,  252,  257,  258,  259, 
260,  266,  267,  280,  281;  Abolitionists  in, 
278;  American  party  in,  193;  bills  be- 
fore, 68,  71,  80,  96,  160,  166,  172,  184, 
262,  272,  273;  claims  before,  49,  50,  194; 
Conservative  party  in,  278;  Crittenden's 
attitude  towards,  77,  262,  280,  284;  and 
Crittenden's  compromise,  248,  249,  252; 
Democrats  in,  232;  elections  for,  84,  125, 
143,  150,  151,  153,  156,  218,  266,  283; 
extra  sessions  of,  51,  70,  80,  131,  267; 
forecast  of  Thirty-eighth,  288;  unnec- 
essary legislation  blocked,  288;  Lin- 
coln's speech  in,  111;  Loco-focos  in,  82; 
memorials  to,  21,  47,  138,  205,  257;  pe- 
titions to,  98,  248,  249,  271;  Republi- 
cans in,  14,  232,  259;  resolutions,  49, 
186,  192, 193,  242,  284,  288;  and  slavery, 
162,  248,  263;  Southern  Pacific  desires 
favor  of,  202;  attitude  towards  Taylor, 
99,  156,  161,  164;  Whigs  in,  51,  73,  74, 
187; 

House  of  Representatives,  13,  166, 
239,  279;  clerk,  110;  comments  on 
members,  18;  Crittenden's  resolu- 
tions before,  268;  disorganization  of, 
159,  231,  232;  elections  to,  23,  171, 
174;  Northern  members  ambitious 
and  not  for  country,  257;  party  spirit 
in,  44;  seat  contest,  85;  Senate  does 
not  concur  with,  44;  Speaker  con- 
test, 44,  159;  talent  in,  44;  tariff  bill 
in,  90; 

Senate,  13,  14,  16,  45,  57,  78,  86,-88, 
89,  99, 113, 115, 132,  135,  140, 146, 172, 
175,  176,  194,  195,  197,  235,  239,  262; 
bills  before,  49,  77,  165,  166,  198,  202, 
232,  245,  288;  chaplain,  201;  Clay 
and,  36,  42,  75,  76,  95,  116,  132,  134, 
136,  139,  141,  142, 144,  165, 166;  com- 


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INDEX 


Congress — Continued. 
Senate — Continued, 
mittees,  34,  91,    196;   confirmations, 
37,  38,   76,    87,    88,    110,   167,    186; 
Crittenden  and,  16,  23,  37,  39,  40,  45, 
64,  65,  66,  67,  68,  75,  76,  77,  80,  81, 
82,  115,  116,  118,  129,  131,  133,  139, 
174,  175,  176,  178,  197,  199;  Critten- 
den's speeches  in,  52,  55,  98,  263;  elec- 
tions to,  62,  66,  67,  68,  76,  81,  82,  108, 
137,  140,  141,  176,  183,  184,  202;  gal- 
lery disturbance,  68;  House  of  Rep- 
resentatives does  not  concur  with,  44; 
Texas  annexation  before,  89,  91;  trea- 
ties before,  53;  Tyler's  course  in,  34. 
Congress  of  Nations  to  form  code  of  inter- 
national law,  98. 
Congressional  Globe,  The,  274. 
Conkling,  Amelian,  Letter  from,  198. 
Connecticut,  91. 

Connell,  William  P.,  58;  Letter  from,  59. 
Connolly,  John,  sr.,  13,  22,  24,  25,  26. 
Connolly,  John,  jr.,  20,  21,  22-3,  24,  25,  26. 
Conrad,  Charles  Magill,  Letters  from,  236, 

238. 
Conrad,  Harry,  Letter  from,  250. 
Conservative  party,  231,  248,  278,  279, 

282. 
Conspiracy,  253. 
Constable,  Charles  H.,  155. 
Constitution,      Confederate      States      of 

America,  253. 
Constitution,  United  States,  100,  112,  197, 
255;  amendments  to,  28,  61, 242,  243,  245, 
246,  250,  251,  252,  261,  263,  267;  criti- 
cised, 289;  Lincoln's  attitude  toward, 
272,  282;  protection  of,  216,  246,  249, 
251,  265,  278,  279,  282. 
Constitution,  captures  Java,  14. 
Constitutional  Union   party;  see:  Union 

party. 
Constitutionality,  of  emancipation  procla- 
mation, 282;  of   personal   liberty   bill, 
255. 
Consuls,  United  States,  48,  71,  126,  133, 
139,  144,  149,  150,  151,  152,  155,  156, 
169,  186,  273. 
Contrabands,  in  Florida,  276. 
Conventions,  44,  45,  46,  47-8,  54,  55,  59, 
70,  82,  83,  84,  85,  86,  87,  88,  91,  92,  110, 
112,  114,  115,  116,  117,  121,  123,  140, 
141,  143,  162,  180,  190,  193,  194,  195, 
198,  225,  234,  235,  237,  238,  251,  252, 
283;  see  also  under  specific  name. 
Cook,  John,  190. 


Cook,  J.,  Letter  from,  223. 

Cooke,  Philip  St.  George,  Letter  from, 
260. 

Cooper,  Henry  C,  Letter  from,  278. 

Cooper,  James,  Letter  from,  139. 

Cooper,  John,  69. 

Cooper,  Samuel,  Letters  from,  225,  226; 
Letter  to,  227. 

Cooper, ,  21,  23. 

Corcoran  and  Riggs,  Letter  from,  110. 

Corn,  parched,  in  Army  ration,  274. 

Cornelius,  S.,  Letter  from,  36. 

Corwin,  Thomas,  105,  119,  121,  129,  171, 
227*;  Letters  from,  63,  87,  95,  130,  166, 
179,  185. 

Corwine,  Richard  M.,  Letters  from,  187, 
208. 

Cosmopolitan  Art  Association,  Letter 
from,  228. 

Cotton,  non-intercourse  act  on,  12. 

Courts  disputes,  old  and  new;  see:  Ken- 
tucky courts  disputes. 

Courts-martial,  15, 18, 139, 146,  283. 

Court,  Supreme;  see:  United  States  Su- 
preme Court. 

Covington  (Kentucky),  221. 

Cowper,  Leopold  C.  P.,  Letter  from,  224. 

Cox,  Elizabeth,  57-8. 

Cox,  Samuel  H.,  Letter  from,  139. 

Cox,  Samuel  Sullivan,  Letter  from,  280. 

Cox, ,  25. 

Coxe, ,  171. 

Crabb, ,  massacre,  205. 

Craig,  E.  W.,  Letter  from,  25. 

Craig,  Lewis,  jr.,  32. 

Craighill,  William  N.,  Letter  from,  90. 

Craik,  James,  Letter  from,  234. 

Cravens,  Robert,  33. 

Crawford,  C.  P.,  Letter  from,  208. 

Crawford,  George  Washington,  139,  163, 
164;  Letters  to,  157,  163. 

Crawford,  William  Harris,  29,  70. 

Creath, ,  96,  98. 

Credit,  public,  82. 

Criminal  cases,  President's  power  of  or- 
dering nolle  prosequi  in,  72. 

Criminal  Code,  District  of  Columbia,  149. 

Crittenden,  Alexander  P.,  223;  Letters 
from,  187,  198,  201,  202,  222,  227,  228, 
229. 

Crittenden,  Eliza;  see:  Lee,  Eliza. 

Crittenden,  Elizabeth  Moss  Ashley,  200, 
235,  238;  Letters  to,  184,  187,  200,  207, 
215, 221, 225,  241,  258,  268,  269,  270,  277, 
285;  see  also:  Ashley,  Elizabeth  Moss. 


INDEX 


301 


Crittenden,  Eugene  Wilkinson,  181,  189, 
190,  203,  227,  281;  Letters  from,  226, 
227;  Letters  to,  225,  226. 

Crittenden,  George  Bibb,  29,  83, 110, 117, 
138,  139,  145,  146,  147,  164,  186;  cap- 
ture and  release  in  Mexico,  82,  83;  re- 
instatement to  Army,  139, 140, 141, 142, 
143,  144,  146,  148;  Letter  from,  252. 

Crittenden,  Henry,  33. 

Crittenden,  James  L.,  Letter  from,  266. 

Crittenden,  John  (Crittenden's  father), 
57,  197. 

Crittenden,  John  Jordan,  13, 16,  19,  31, 33, 
51,  53,  56,  57,  72,  74,  90,  97,  103,  110, 
111,  113, 126, 150, 151, 154, 162, 163, 173, 
174,  178,  184,  188,  190,  210,  211,  219, 
236,  251,  284,  285;  account  against,  17, 
20,  24,  26,'  27,  34, 105, 195, 242;  Adams's 
injustice  to  and  apology,  182;  admira- 
tion for,  150,  200,  205,  221,  239;  on  ad- 
mission of  states,  161;  advice  to  his  son, 
49,  56,  281;  aid  requested  of,  35, 42, 169, 
179,  192,  198,  227,  232,  264,  271,  283, 
285;  ambitions,  42;  appeal  to  Kentucky 
to  drive  out  invaders,  287;  applications 
besiege,  148;  Archer's  friendship  for,  38; 
on  the  Army,  111;  attorney  in  suits,  22, 
25,  33,  34,  36,  40,  41,  62,  74,  98, 100, 177, 
185,  186,  187,  188,  189,  193,  229;  bank 
stock  transferred  to,  23,  25;  on  bank- 
ruptcy laws,  52;  bantered,  35;  Bell  and 
Everett  ticket  supported  by,  240;  and 
Berrien,  145;  Bibb's  rupture  with,  33; 
biography,  56,  204,  220,  236,  279,  286, 
288;  Bodley  assures  of  secrecy,  284; 
bonds,  26,  28;  Bott's  friendship  for,  61; 
as  boundary  commissioner,  22;  boy- 
hood, 41,  42;  Breckinridge  accused  by, 
239;  Breckinridge's  attorney,  62;  at 
Brown's  tavern,  57;  Burnley's  con- 
tinued correspondence  desired  by,  167; 
Cabell's  intended  visit  to,  267;  cabinet 
member,  63, 64, 65, 68,  70, 72, 73, 75, 105, 
125,  126,  127,  128,  129,  130,  131,  132, 
133,  134,  135,  136,  137,  138,  140,  141, 
142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 154, 158, 159, 
161, 168, 169, 176, 177;  on  Calhoun's  ab- 
stractions, 55 ;  Carter  requests  call  from, 
108;  champagne  for,  32;  charges  against, 
35;  on  Christian  religion,  281;  civil  war 
resolutions,  287;  and  Clay,  32,  35,  36, 
39,  40,  69,  75,  76,  79,  91,  92,  95, 107, 108, 
114,  117,  118,  119,  121,  123,  139,  161, 
168,  172,  182,  229;  and  Clayton,  123, 
124,  136,  148,  149,  150,  151,  153,  154, 


Crittenden,  John  Jordan — Continued. 
156,  183;  coach  upset,  57;  college  days, 
42;  compromise  resolutions,  230,  231, 
244,  245,  246,  247,  248,  249,  250,  252, 
253,  254,  255,  256,  257,  258,  259,  260, 
261,  262,  263,  268;  confidence,  123,  124, 
164,  237,  287;  confidence  in,  41,  124, 
137,  145,  155,  231,  245,  265;  course  ap- 
proved, 55,  59,  268,  277,  280,  283,  284; 
course  explained,  178;  on  Cuba  acquisi- 
tion, 219, 226;  Dana's  newspaper  attack 
on,  42;  daughter  of,  24;  Davis'  friendship 
for,  57, 193, 194 ;  deed,  25 ;  and  democratic 
party,  178,  232,  250;  district  attorney, 
34;  on  Douglas,  222,  271;  efforts  to  pre- 
serve the  Union,  196,  216,  249,  251, 
253,  254,  257,  260,  261,  265,  268,  287;  on 
emancipation,  276,  287;  enemies  in 
Washington,  166;  estate,  285;  eulogiz- 
ing his  dead  adversaries,  87;  on  Euro- 
pean politics,  154;  family,  47,  49;  Fill- 
more desires  opinion  of,  181;  Fillmore's 
message  rewritten  by,  183;  on  financial 
system,  52;  and  Fremont,  147,  189, 
190,  194,  285;  on  French  difficulty, 
157;  French  president  criticized  by, 
153;  friends,  37,  113,  178,  193;  on 
Gaines,  156;  gift  of  law  books  refused 
by,  177;  governor,  33,  40,  104,  112,  113, 
114,  115,  116,  117,  118,  119,  120,  122, 
123,131;  grandson,  225;  Harrison's  con- 
fidence in,  65;  Harvard  to  confer  LL.  D. 
upon,  175;  "the  home,"  comments  on, 
81;  on  homestead  bill,  236;  honorary 
memberships  bestowed  upon,  45,  47,  58, 
59,  61,  109,  141,  203,  204,  216,  217,  223, 
228,  230,  235,  249,  289;  Hughes'  friend- 
ship for,  76;  information  desired  by, 
162;  on  international  peace  conference, 
98;  invitations  to,  30,  38,  44,  45,  55,  56, 
59,  60,  62,  63,  78,  84,  98,  143,  144,  158, 
163,  165,  166,  198,  201,  205,  213,  217, 
228,  229,  238,  239,  240,  241,  264,  282; 
invitations  for  address,  30,  38,  39,  41,  43, 
45,  46,  47,  58,  108,  119,  187,  199,  218, 
222,  223,  228,  240,  262,  263,  264,  265, 
279,  280,  284;  invitations  to  balls,  112, 
203;  invitations  to  barbecues,  77,  199, 
229;  invitations  to  dinners,  48,  57,  58, 
62,  172,  201,  220,  229,  236,  252,  263,  281, 
287,  288;  invitation  to  a  wedding,  234; 
on  Stonewall  Jackson  as  a  Christian, 
281;  Johnson's  friendship  for,  34;  judg- 
ment against,  28;  on  Kansas  question, 
201,  205,  206,  207,  208,  209,  210,  211, 


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INDEX 


Crittenden,  John  Jordan — Continued. 
212,  213,  214,  215,  216,  217,  218,  219, 
221,  222;  Kentucky's  attitude  toward, 
63,  73, 129,  212,  268,  270;  Kentucky  au- 
ditorship  tendered  by,  122;  article  to 
Kentucky  bar,  188;  Kentucky  legisla- 
ture member,  30,  31,  33,  39,  40;  on  Ken- 
tucky's neutrality,  287;  kindness,  173, 
184, 273;  land,  12,  46, 102, 151, 189, 194, 
200;  law  books  loaned  to,  56;  law  briefs, 
57,  60,  192;  law  fees,  98,  181,  227;  law 
practice,  14;  law  suits  against,  200,  286; 
as  leader,  193,  243,  248,  267;  and  Lin- 
coln, 222,  223,  274,  283,  287;  loan  by, 
277;  loans  requested  of,  31;  McNeill's 
feeling  for,  92;  marriages,  33,  34,  183; 
Marshall's  devotion  to,  178;  memoran- 
da, 16, 18,  20,  53,  65, 186,  286,  287;  mes- 
sages, 135,  139,  140,  141,  142,  250;  mili- 
tary service,  14;  militia  fines,  18,  25, 
31;  on  militia  plan,  34;  minister  ap- 
pointment offered  to,  148,  149,  150;  on 
minister  to  Mexico  appointment,  152, 
156;  Missouri  excursion  of,  84;  Missouri 
needs,  241;  money  for,  40,  48,  61;  and 
Morehead,  82,  271;  on  Nebraska  bill, 
184,  185;  New  York  demonstrations  in 
favor  of,  223;  offered  foreign  mission  or 
consulate  for  son  or  son-in-law,  149; 
opinions  as  attorney  general,  171,  172; 
opinion  requested,  41,  103,  247,  249; 
opposed  by  Marshall  family,  64;  ora- 
torical powers,  18;  patriotism,  147, 
211,  214,  259;  photograph,  97,  235; 
political  success,  214;  popularity,  112, 
145,  209,  210,  213,  215,  221,  262;  presi- 
dential possibility,  74,  75,  95,  97,  100, 
102,  104,  105,  113,  117,  129,  134,  167, 
180,  181,  184,  185,  189,  191,  193,  194, 
195,  197,  215,  218,  222,  227,  229,  230, 
233,  236,  237;  promissory  notes,  17, 104; 
Reagan's  campaign  circular  approved 
by,  226;  reception  to,  200,  240,  241; 
recommends  persons,  96,  152,  153,  154, 
155,  156,  160,  161,  162,  163,  167;  repre- 
sentative to  Congress,  262,  266,  280,  284; 
representative  to  Knoxville  conven- 
tion, 47;  on  Republican  party  in  Con- 
gress, 232;  reputation,  13,  93;  resolu- 
tions on  the  civil  war,  287;  responsi- 
bility for  speech,  239;  on  right  of  peo- 
ple to  choose  their  own  government, 
153;  on  right  of  search,  221;  Schley 
visited  by,  81;  Scott's  friendship  for, 


Crittenden,  John  Jordan — Continued. 
269;  Scott  influenced  by,  178;  Senator, 
16,  23,  37,  39,  40,  45,  64,  65,  66,  67,  68, 
75,  76,  77,  80,  81,  82,  115,  116,  118,  129, 
131, 133, 139, 174, 175, 176, 178, 197, 199; 
servant  John,  97;  services  to  country, 
146,  205,  266;  Seward  desires  to  confer 
with,  215;  on  slavery,  136, 139, 149, 171, 
185,  187;  son  of,  24;  speeches,  47,  49, 
52,  55,  58,  62,  63,  79,  92,  97,  98,  99,  118, 
166,  181,  184,  194,  200,  205,  206,  207, 
208,  209,  210,  211,  212,  213,  214,  215, 
216,  217,  218,  219,  220,  221,  222,  226, 
231,  236,  239,  241,  248,  258,  263,  274, 
276,  281,  285;  on  spoils  system,  58; 
state  department  account,  38;  stock,  13, 
29;  subscription  to  newspapers,  21,  40; 
on  sub  treasury,  55;  Supreme  Court 
judgship,  37,  38,  74,  182;  on  tariff,  95, 
100;  and  Taylor,  107, 117,  136,  149,  521, 
154,  156,  164,  167;  on  Texas  annexa- 
tion, 92,  96,  97;  thanks  to,  182,  248;  261, 

280,  284;  Toombs'  speech  should  be 
answered  by,  216;  tour  through  Ken- 
tucky, 63,  269;  on  Tyler,  79,  85;  and 
Underwood,  175, 176;  on  the  Union,  258; 
visit  to  Van  Buren,  60;  vice-president 
possibility,  105,  180;  at  Vicksburg  and 
Natchez,  58;  Ward's  attorney,  185,  186, 
187, 189;  in  Washington,  D.  C,  75,  154, 
157,  165,  170;  on  Whig  party,  117; 
Whigs  should  be  united  by,  95;  and 
Wickliffe,  45,  67;  Willis'  statements 
contradicted  by,  41;  Winthrop's 
speeches  sent  to,  180;  withholding  in- 
formation, 114. 

Crittenden,   Mrs.    John    Jordan,    Letter 

to,  288. 
Crittenden,  John  Jordan,  jr.,  188. 
Crittenden,  Maria  K.  Innes  Todd,  165, 

175;  Letters  to,  33,  57,  60,  63,  81,  82,  99, 

100,   115;  see  also:  Innes,    Maria    and 

Todd,  Maria  K. 
Crittenden, Robert  F.,  27,  28, 30, 172-3, 173. 
Crittenden,  Robert  Henry,  54,  156,  165, 

166,  167,  175,  288;  Letter  from,  286; 

Letters  to,  81,  285. 
Crittenden,   Thomas  Leonidas,  54,   104, 

105,  141,  143,  269,  272,  274,  275,  277, 

281,  282;  consul  to  Liverpool,  149,  150, 
152,  153;  Letters  from,  279,  285;  Letters 
to,  49,  56,  281,  285,  286. 

Crittenden,  Thomas  T.,  13    288;  Letter 
from,  286. 


INDEX 


303 


Crittenden,  William  Logan,  61,  84,  175, 
224. 

Crittenden,  Fort,  260. 

Crittenden  Literary  Society,  223. 

Crockett,  J.  B.,  Letters  from,  146,  180. 

Crockett, ,  33. 

Croghan,  George,  138;  Letter  from,  104. 

Cross,  Alexander,  Letter  from,  168. 

Cross,  Andrew  B.,  Letter  from,  213. 

Croswell,  Edwin,  Letter  from,  245. 

Cuba,  82,  167,  170,  174,  175,  224;  acquisi- 
tion of,  219,  224,  225,  226;  life  in,  273. 

Culberson,  William  B.,  192,  193. 

Cumberland  University,  204. 

Cunningham,  Walter,  Letters  from,  111, 
137. 

Cunningham,  W.  A.,  Letter  from,  240. 

Curd,  John,  Letter  from,  285. 

Curd,  Spencer,  16. 

Curie,  Dudley,  Letter  from,  277. 

Currency,  51,  52,  61,  82,  143,  215,  see  also: 
Money. 

Cur  tin,  Andrew  Gregg,  Letter  from,  142. 

Curtis,  A.  A.,  Letter  from,  231. 

Curtis  Edward,  71;  Letter  from,  71. 

Curtis,  E.  W.,  Letter  from,  207. 

Curtis,  George  Ticknor,  Letters  from,  198, 
206. 

Gushing,  Caleb,  88;  Letter  from,  285. 

Custom  House  and  Webster  clique,  84. 

Customs,  collector,  70,  71,  87,  88, 127,  128, 
137, 144, 179,  204,  220;  duty  overcharge, 
215;  service  warehouse,  168;  statistics, 
239. 

Cutting,  S.  S.,  Letter  from,  254. 

Cutts,  James  Madison,  Letter  from,  154. 

Cuyler, -,  223. 

Cyclopedia,  New  American,  204. 


D. 


Dade,  John  B,  57;  Letter  from,  135. 

Daggett,  David,  Letter  from,  46. 

Dakota,  admission  of,  232. 

Dale,  Reuben,  Letter  from,  29. 

Dall,  Austin,  Letter  from,  230. 

Dallas,  Alexander  J.,  Letter  from,  16. 

Dallas,  George  Mifflin,  82. 

Dana,  Charles,  Letter  from,  206. 

Dana,  James,  42. 

Dance  (Ball),  57,  112,  203. 

Daniel,  Ansel,  Letter  from,  231. 

Daniels,  F.,  Letter  from,  280. 

Darby,  John  F.,  Letter  from,  100. 

Darneille,  Beniamin  J.,  Letter  from,  252. 


Darragh,  Cornelius,  141;  Letter  to,  157. 

Dauphiney,  Robert  J.,  Letter  from,  218. 

Daveiss,  Joseph  Hamilton,  at  the  battle 
of  Tippecanoe,  216. 

Davenport,  C,  Letter  from,  218. 

Davey,  Alexander  W.,  9. 

Davidge,  Rezin,  12. 

Davidson,  George,  109. 

Davidson,  Mick,  68. 

Davidson,  R.,  46. 

Davidson  County  (Tennessee),  59. 

Davies,  Charles  Stewart,  56. 

Davis,  Amos,  speech,  44. 

Davis,  Azarial,  12. 

Davis,  Charles  Augustus,  on  Abolitionists, 
96;  on  currency,  143;  on  Lincoln's  atti- 
tude toward  the  Constitution,  282;  po- 
litical satire  by,  91;  on  secession  and 
slavery,  246;  on  tariff,  143;  on  Texas 
annexation,  90,  92;  on  Wall  Street,  94; 
Letters  from,  87,  90,  91,  92,  93,  94,  95, 
143, 181,  246,  247,  251,  256,  258,  261,  282. 

Davis,  Garrett,  57,  194,  195;  ambition  for 
presidential  nomination,  193;  objects  to 
federal  camp  in  Kentucky,  269;  Letters 
from,  193,  194,  243,  266,  269. 

Davis,  George  T.  M.,  Letter  from,  95. 

Davis,  Jefferson,  Hicks'  faith  in,  243;  Let- 
ter from,  144;  Letter  to,  199. 

Davis,  Jesse,  110. 

Davis,  John,  86;  Letter  from,  142. 

Davis,  John  S.,  138. 

Davis,  Presley,  Letter  from,  110. 

Davis,  Thomas  T.,  Letter  from,  265. 

Davis,  W.  B.,  on  slavery,  207;  Letter 
from,  207. 

Dawkins, ,  95. 

Dawson,  Andrew  H.  H.,  Letter  from,  210. 

Dayton,  A.  O.,  Letter  to,  178. 

Dayton,  William  Lewis,  Letter  from,  135. 

Dayton  (Ohio),  87. 

Dean,  Henry  Clay,  Letter  from,  209. 

Dean,  John,  on  slavery,  260;  Letter  from, 
260. 

Deane,  J.  P.,  Letter  from,  216. 

Dearborn,  C.  B.,  223. 

Debt,  imprisonment  for,  31,  70;  United 
States,  239. 

Declaration  of  independence,  Virginia's, 

55. 
Defrees,  John  Dougherty,  Letters  from, 

180,  250. 
Delaplane,  J.  C,  Letter  from,  259. 
Delavan,  Charles  H.,  Letters  from,  120, 
122,  123,  125,  126. 


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Delaware,  convention,  237;  legislature, 
140,  141,  144;  politics,  62,  119,  172; 
Whigs,  63,  126. 

Delaware  Antiquarians,  Letter  from,  230. 

Delaware  City,  Whig  meeting  at,  62. 

Democratic  Constitutional  Union  party 
platform,  278. 

Democratic  party,  11,  81,  114,  216,  271; 
Buchanan's  dogma  of  popular  sover- 
eignty effect  upon,  204;  in  Congress, 
232;  defeat,  94,  226;  disturbance  in,  132; 
overthrow,  232;  principles,  33;  scheme 
to  oppose,  217;  strife  in,  108;  and  Union 
party,  236. 

Democrats,  135;  attitude  toward  Union 
party,  233;  cartoon  on  "bell  ringers," 
93;  should  introduce  compromise  (1846) 
bill,  100;  favor  Crittenden  compromise, 
250;  Crittenden  opposed  by,  178; 
Douglas'  affiliation  with,  224;  Northern 
opposed  to  Southern  interests,  59;  oppo- 
sition to  Federal  Constitution,  197;  re- 
moval of,  148;  Southern,  212. 

Demons,  T.  G.,  288. 

Denison,  Sam,  Letter  from,  218. 

Denmark,  treaty  with,  32. 

Deportation  of  slaves,  253. 

Deposit  act,  repeal  of,  56. 

Depredations,  effect  of,  278. 

Derby,  C.  L.,  228. 

Dering,  Nichol  H.,  Letter  from,  212. 

Designs,  for  bank  notes',  24. 

Detroit,  defense  of,  15;  fighting  around, 
15;  fort  at,  15;  movements  of  British 
and  Indians  at,  15;  victory  at,  15. 

Detroit  Territory,  commander  in  chief  of, 
15. 

Dewees,  Jacob,  Letter  from,  231,  234,  283. 

Dhoine,  Osage  Wayne,  127. 

Dickerson,  Mahlon,  44. 

Dickey,  JohnO.,  87. 

Dickey,  Theophilus  Lyle,  Letter  from, 
222. 

Dickins,  Asbury,  Letter  from,  58. 

Dickinson,  Philemon,  Letter  from,  253. 

Dictator,  proposition  to  declare  a,  242. 

Dillen,  Adam,  127. 

Dils,  John,  jr.,  desires  to  raise  troops,  280; 
Letter  from,  280. 

Diplomatic  agents,  removal  of,  152. 

Diplomatic  service,  48,133,  138,  146,  149, 
151, 152, 154, 162;  possibility  of  negro  in, 
275;  see  also  Minister,  United  States. 

Dispatches,  false,  172. 


District  attorney;  see:  United  States,  Dis- 
trict Attorney,  and  under  the  various 
states. 

District  of  Columbia,  criminal  code,  149; 
slavery  in,  47,  132;  see  also:  Washing- 
ton, D.  C. 

Divorce  bill  in  Kentucky  senate,  46. 

Dixon,  Archibald,  112,  115,  211;  Critten- 
den's letter  to,  190,  193;  on  secession, 
243;  Letters  from,  184,  243;  Letter  to, 
185. 

Documents  printed,  distribution  of,  122. 

Dodson,  C.  L.,  Letter  from,  288. 

Dogs,  shepherd,  breed  of,  14. 

Donehoo,  John  R.,  Letter  from,  208. 

Donelson,  Andrew  J.,  135,  199. 

Donelson,  Rachel;  see:  Jackson,  Mrs.  An- 
drew. 

Doniphan,  George,  Letter  from,  268. 

Dorman,  C.  P.,  Letters  from,  53,  124,  143. 

Dorr,  Sullivan,  29. 

Dorr, ,  52. 

Dorr's  rebellion,  78. 

Dougherty,  Daniel,  31. 

Douglas,  Stephen  Arnold,  222;  affiliation 
with  Democrats,  224;  Crittenden  on, 
271;  and  Lincoln  campaign,  221,  223; 
message  to  Georgia  Convention,  250; 
political  stand,  261;  political  strength 
of,  220;  public  opinion  favors,  250;  re- 
election predicted,  218;  split  with 
Buchanan,  202,  203;  Letter  to,  259. 

Douglass,  James  C,  177. 

Dowling,  Thomas,  Letter  from,  281. 

Downs, ,  87. 

Drake,  Charles  D.,  Letters  from,  90,  148. 

Drake,  John  J.,  Letter  from,  187. 

Draper,  Lyman  Copeland,  Letter  from, 
286. 

Draper,  Simeon,  Letters  from,  132,  137, 
220. 

Drayton,  William,  43. 

Dubuque  (Iowa)  Citizens,  Letter  from, 
258. 

Dudley,  A.  W.,  26. 

Dudley,  J.  and  P.,  Letter  to,  23. 

Dudley,  Peter,  Letter  from,  49. 

Dudley,  Thomas  P.,  Letters  from,  256, 
282. 

Dudley,  William  A.,  Letter  from,  278. 

Dufner,  Jacob,  23. 

Duke,  the  Old;  see:  Wickliffe,  Robert,sr. 

Duke,  the  Young;  see:  Wickliffe,  Robert, 
jr. 


INDEX 


305 


Dumas,  Edmund,  Letter  from,  256. 
Duncan,  Garnett,  Letters  from,  54,  138, 

141, 142, 143. 
Duncan,  H.  T.,  Letter  from,  197. 
Dunham,  J.,  46. 
Dunlap,  Nancy,  21. 
Dunlap,  Richard  G.,  60. 
Dunmore,  Lord,  23. 
Dunning,  J.  F.,  223. 
Dunscomb,  William  E.,  102;  Lettersfrom, 

103, 105, 116, 151, 195,  239. 
Dupey,  Joseph,  12. 
Du  Pont,  Charles  I.,  176. 
Du  Pont,  family,  176. 
Durfee,  Elenathan,  43. 
Duval,  William  P.,  on  free  Negroes,  130; 

on  slavery,  130;  Letter  from,  130. 


Eagle,  The  Maysville,  40. 

Eaker,  John,  Letter  from,  256. 

Eakin,  James,  Letter  from,  50. 

East  Baltimore  Lyceum, Letter  from,  203. 

Eaton,  Mrs.  John  Henry  (Peggy  O'Neale), 

44. 
Echols,  Marcus  W.,  Letter  from,  210. 
Eddy,  Robert  Henry,  Letter  from,  258. 

Edmindson, ,  286. 

Edmunds,  John,  13. 

Edwards,  Amos,  12,  28. 

Edwards,  Charles,  Letter  from,  230. 

Edwards,  Fred  C,  Letter  from,  159. 

Edwards,  Jonathan,  Letter  from,  206. 

Edwards,  J.,  25. 

Edwards,  J.  L.,  47. 

Edwards,  Monroe,  Letter  from,  74. 

Edwards,  Ninian,  Letter  from,  41. 

Edwards,  Ogden,  Letter  from,  70. 

Edwards,  Presley,  20;  Letter  from,  27. 

Edwards,  Tom  O.,  258. 

Eggleston,  H.  B.,  Letter  from,  96. 

Eggnogs,  61. 

Eighth  ward  (New  York)  Pioneer  Clay 

Club,  203. 
Elder,  John,  190. 
Elder,  William,  on  slavery,  231;  Letter 

from,  231. 
Eldridge,  James,  Letter  from,  224. 
Election,  11,  37,  42,  43,  45,  52,  107    155, 

156,    281;    bill,    67,   68;    frauds,   212; 

presidential,  see:  President,  election;  in 

the  West,  80;  see  also  under  the  various 

states. 


Eliot,  W.  G.,  Letter  from,  217. 

Elk  Horn  (Kentucky),  10. 

Elkton  (Kentucky),  Letter  from  citizens, 
44;  convention,  44,  45,  84. 

Elliott,  Henry  H.,  Letter  from,  260. 

Elliott,  James  H.,  25. 

Ely,  Adriel,  Letter  from,  208. 

Ely,  Alfred,  Letter  from,  214. 

Ely,  Alfred  B.,  Letters  from,  253,  257. 

Emancipation,  152,  260,  276,  278;  Blair 
on,  280;  Crittenden  on,  276,  287;  disap- 
proved, 277,  280,  282,  287;  in  Ken- 
tucky, 280;  schemes,  244,  253,  287; 
unconstitu tonal,  270,  278,  282;  see  also: 
Abolition  and  Slaves. 

Embargo  act,  15,  45. 

Emerson,  Gouveneur,  Letter  from,  207. 

Emigrants  to  America,  65,  151. 

Emlen,  Samuel,  Letter  from,  257. 

Emmons,  William,  Letter  from,  229. 

Emory,  William  Hensley,  218,  220. 

England;  see:  Great  Britain. 

Enlistments  in  Army,  length  of,  99. 

Epelstyn,  Charles,  Letter  from,  63. 

Epidemic,  in  Kentucky,  15. 

Ericsson,  John,  203. 

Erie  (Pennsylvania),  156. 

Erodelphian  Literary  Society,  Letter 
from,  109. 

Erroh,  Joseph  J.,  136. 

Erwin,  James,  Letter  from,  118. 

Espineuil,  Lionel  J.  d',  Letter  from,  282. 

Eurodelphian  Society,  Letter  from,  45. 

Europe,  36,  58,  61,  148,  151,  210,  226,  269, 
271;  allied  powers,  28;  Mason  County 
bond  holders  in,  228;  politics  in,  150, 
154. 

Evans,  George,  cabinet  possibility,  141, 
143,  144. 

Evans,  H.  L.,  205. 

Evans,  Stockton  H.,  Letter  from,  209. 

Evans,  W.  F.,  Letter  from,  205. 

Evans, ,  98. 

Eve,  Joseph,  20;  as  charge"  d'affaires  to 
Texas,  66,  69,  70;  on  New  Orleans,  72; 
on  Texas  life,  81;  Letters  from,  72,  80, 
81. 
Everett,  Edward,  240;  nomination  as  vice 
president,  238;  Letters  from,  238,  239, 
264,  265;  Letter  to,  238. 
Ewell,  Jfesse,  10. 

Ewers,  Tallmadge,  Letter  from,  205. 
Ewing,  Baker,  11. 


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306 


INDEX 


Ewing,  Edwin,  Letter  from,  240. 
Ewing,  John  H.,  Letter  from,  136. 
Ewing,  Philemon  B.,  Letter  from,  59. 
Ewing,  Presley,  58;  Letter  to,  185. 
Ewing,  Robert,  Letter  from,  32. 
Ewing,  R.  A.,  Letter  from,  113. 
Ewing,  Thomas,  72,  129,  151,  160,  161; 

on  fugitive  slave  law,  170;  Letters  from, 

122,  123,  157,  170,  172;  Letters  to,  91, 

158,  159. 
Ewing,  Young,  18. 
Ewing,  ,  Crittenden's  debate  with, 

200. 
Exchange  Hotel,  recommended  by  Scott, 

85. 
Exchequer,  fate  of,  82. 
Expedition  of  Fremont,  106. 


Fall,  P.  S.,  Letter  from,  194. 

Fanatics,  268. 

Fancher,  Enoch  L.,  Letter  from,  285; 
Letter  to,  286. 

Faneuil  Hall,  Crittenden  invited  to  dine 
at,  220. 

Farewell  Address,  Washington's,  271. 

Farm  products  and  tariff,  94. 

Farmers'  Bank,  162. 

Farquharson,  Robert  J.,  281. 

Farrar,  F.  R.,  Letter  from,  247. 

Federal  Constitution,  Democratic  opposi- 
tion to,  197. 

Federal  party,  opposed  to  raising  army, 
14. 

Fees  of  district  attorneys,  71. 

Fellows,  Julia  B.,  Letter  from,  264. 

Fenn,  Jacob,  Letter  from,  215. 

Fen  ton,  Charles  W.,  Letters  from,  145, 
203. 

Ferguson,  William  D.,  Letter  from,  234. 

Fever  in  Tennessee,  57;  yellow,  218. 

Ficklin,  Joseph,  12,  13. 

Fields,  Benjamin,  17. 

Figuens,  Thomas  N.,  Letter  from,  97. 

Fillmore,  Miflard,  177, 198, 199;  an  aboli- 
-  tionist,  130;  administration,  169,  173, 
180;  cabinet,  168,  169;  cabinet,  Crit- 
tenden's appointment  in,  168;  cabinet, 
railroad  pass  for,  174;  confidence  in,  169; 
Crittenden  to  rewrite  message,  183;  de- 
sires Crittenden's  opinion,  181;  enthu- 
siasm for,  126;  injustice  done,  234;  Ken- 
tucky visit,  185;  Letcher's  interview 
with,  175,  200;  presidential  candidate, 


Fillmore,  Millard — Continued. 

174,  180,  197,  199;  for  vice  president, 

197;  Letters  from,  174, 181, 183. 
Finances,  effect  of  secession  upon,  256; 

see  also:  Money. 
Finnell,  John  W.,  Letters  from,  174,  273, 

274,  275,  282,  283. 
Fish,  Hamilton,  Letter  from,  133,  182; 

Letter  to,  182. 
Fisher,  Charles,  70. 
Fisher,  George  P.,  Letter  from,  231. 
Fiske,  A.  S.,  Letter  from,  256. 
Fleming,  William,  27. 
Fletcher,  Clement  B.,  Letter  from,  276. 
Fletcher,  Thomas  H.,  34. 
Florida,  22,  274;  acquisition  of,  22;  cases, 

172;  cession  of,  24;  conditions  in,  276; 

governor  of,  26,  142;  removal  of  Indians 

from,  156;  Jackson's  military  campaign 

in,  173;  marshal  of,  70;  troops  in  289. 
Flournoy,  John  J.,  Letters  from,  230,  258. 
Flournoy,  T.,  Letter  from,  40. 
Floyd,  John  Buchanan,  pledges  violated 

by  Anderson,  250;  treachery  of,  250-1; 

Letter  to,  241. 
Foraging  in  Kentucky,  280. 
Forbes,  Francis  H.,  Letter  from,  254. 
Ford,  Seabury,  120,  123,  125. 
Forde,  Standish,  12,  29. 
Foreigners,  feeling  against,  95;  in  New 

York,  126;  vote  of,  126;  vote  cause  of 

secession  troubles,  251. 
Fort  Crittenden,  260. 
Fort  at  Detroit,  15. 
Fort  Donelson,  fall  of,  272. 
Fort  Lafayette,  inhumanity  of  prison  life 

at,  270. 
Fort  Meigs,  army  life  at,  14;  siege  of,  14. 
Fort  Moultrie,  Anderson's  removal  from, 

247;  piece  of  flagstaff  from,  262. 
Fort  Sumter,  Anderson's  removal  to,  247; 

Anderson's  removal  from  advised,  261; 

Anderson  retaining  command  of,  262; 

reinforcement  of,  251,  252. 
Fortifications  at  Charleston,  245. 
Forsyth,  John,  Letter  from,  55. 
Foster,  Ephraim  H.,  Letters  from,  30,  31, 

84,  93,  122,  123,  138,  147,  162. 
Foster,  John  M.,  23. 
Foster,  Nathaniel  G.,  Letter  from,  138. 

Foster, ,  223. 

Forward,  Walter,  Letter  from,  112. 

Forward, ,  133. 

Fourth  of  July;  see:  Independence  day. 


INDEX 


307 


Fowler,  W.  P.,  Letter  from,  279. 

Fowlkes,  H.  M.,  Letter  from,  253. 

Fox,  Henry  Stephen,  51,  72;  Letters 
from,  69,  83. 

Fox, ,  22. 

France,  23;  affairs  with,  46,  47,  143; 
possible  alliance  with  the  Confederates, 
247,  282;  archives  of  Louisiana,  96, 
difficulty  with,  157,  158;  diplomatic 
relations  with,  147, 157, 158;  dispatches 
from,  13;  dogs  from,  14;  should  inter- 
pose for  peace,  266;  minister  from,  157, 
158,  177;  minister  to,  83,  143,  149,  155, 
157,  158,  162,  163,  199;  President  of, 
criticised  by  Crittenden,  153;  Revolu- 
tion, Taylor's  election  compared  to, 
130;  spoliation  claims,  172,  176,  209, 
217;  treaty  with,  11;  United  States 
course  toward,  13;  war  with,  11. 

Frankfort  (Kentucky),  26,  32,  33,  127, 
167,  168;  bank,  22;  convention,  193, 
195;  council  request  remains  of  Taylor, 
167-8;  Harrison's  visit  to,  63;  politics 
in,  47;  postmaster,  88;  Van  Buren's 
visit  to,  77. 

Frankfort  Yeoman,  The,  239. 

Frankfort-on-the-Main,  149. 

Franklin,  Sir  John,  search  for,  152,  154. 

Franklin,  J.,  Letter  from,  261. 

Franklin  Agricultural  Society,  53. 

Franklin  County  (Kentucky),  19,  30; 
citizens,  resolutions  on  slavery,  270; 
Letter  from  citizens,  48. 

Fredericksburg  (Virginia)  fire,  11;  jour- 
ney to,  11. 

Freeman,  C.  B.,  Letter  from,  234. 

Free-soil  party,  121,  125,  130,  184. 

Free-soilers,  127, 142;  and  Whigs,  121, 124. 

Fremont,  John  Charles,  269,  286;  Critten- 
den's confidence  in,  147;  Crittenden 
counsel  for,  189;  debt  to  Crittenden, 
270,  285;  expedition  of,  106;  governor 
of  California,  106;  lawsuit,  189,  194; 
presidential  nominee,  198 ;  Letter  from, 
270;  Letters  to,  270,  280. 

French,  Henry,  17. 

French,  Robert,  62. 

French,  William,  12. 

"Friend,  A,"  Letter  from,  287. 

"Friend,"  Letter  from,  260. 

"Friend  to  Northern,  etc.,  A,"  Letter 
from,  287. 

Friends,  Society  of,  111;  memorial  to  Con- 
gress against  slavery  extension,  205. 


Fritsch,  William,  12. 

Fruger,  John,  130. 

Fry,  John  B.,  Letters  from,  123,  269. 

Fugitive  slaves;  see:  Slaves,  fugitive. 

Fugitive  slave  law;  see  under  Slaves. 

Fugitt,  J.  Preston,  Letter  from,  239. 

Fuller,  Charles  A.,  199. 

Fuller,  Robert  A.,  Letter  from,  267. 

Fuller,  Thomas  J.  D.,  Letter  from,  225. 

Fullerton,  W.  George,  Letter  from,  243. 

Fulton,  Andrew  S.,  116. 

Fulton,  Robert,  29. 

Fur  Co.,  the,  political  influence  of,  168. 

Furlong,  J.  Kennedy,  Letter  from,  205. 

Furs,  cost  of,  48. 

G. 

Gage,  David  W.,  Letter  from,  211. 

Gaillard,  Theodore,  67. 

Gaines,  A.  W.,  227. 

Gaines,  Herbert  P.,  17. 

Gaines,  John  P.,  156;  Letters  from,  141, 
169. 

Gale,  W.  Selden,  Letter  from,  257. 

Gales, ,  287. 

Gales  and  Seaton,  70, 140;  Letter  from,  58. 

Gallatin,  Albert,  99. 

Galphin  claim,  163,  164,  165. 

Galveston  (Texas),  72. 

Gamble,  T.  B.,  Letter  from,  209. 

Gano,  A.  G.,  45. 

Gardner,  J.  H.,  Letter  from,  231. 

Garland  and  Jones,  Letter  from,  221. 

Garrard  County  (Kentucky),  Army  camp 
in,  269. 

Garrett, ,  36. 

Gaston,  E.  P.,  Letter  from,  250. 

Gates, ,  288. 

Gayle,  George,  27. 

Gaylord,  Harvey  R.,  Letter  from,  210. 

Gazette,  The,  64. 

Gentry,  Meredith  Poindexter,  Letter 
from,  128. 

"Genuine  Republican,  A,"  Letter  from, 
244. 

George,  John  G.,  24. 

George,  John  H.,  Letter  from,  283. 

Georgetown  (Kentucky),  272. 

Georgia,  Letter  from  citizens,  199;  Clay's 
tour  through,  88;  convention,  Critten- 
den's message  to,  250;  convention, 
Douglas's  message  to,  250;  feeling  on 
slavery  in,  256;  Indian  lands  in,  30; 
politics,  122,  124, 182. 


308 


INDEX 


Georgia  Agriculture  Society,  187. 

Gerard,  James  W.,  Letter  from,  245. 

Germany,  diplomatic  mission  to,  48. 

Gernon, ,  2$. 

Ghent,  Treaty  of,  112. 

Gildersleeve,  Charles  E.,  261. 

Gillespie,  Eugene  F.,  Letter  from,  201. 

Gilliam,  Albert,  277. 

Gilliam, ,  237. 

Glllman,  Henry,  Letter  from,  284. 

Gist,  William,  19. 

Gladstone,  William  E warts,  112;  Letter 
to,  99. 

Glasier,  Richard  B.,  198. 

Glenn,  John,  104. 

Globe,  The,  established,  40. 

Glover,  Charles,  Letter  from,  267. 

Gnothautii  Society,  218. 

Goethian  Literary  Society,  Letter  from,, 
61. 

Goff ,  Washington,  Letter  from,  235. 

Goggin,  W.  L.,  116. 

Goodhue  &  Co. ,  Letters  from,  225, 227, 228. 

Goodnow,  Daniel,  Letter  from,  117. 

Goodwin,  M.  B.,  Letter  from,  206. 

Gordon,  John,  12. 

Gordon,  F.  H.,  Letter  from,  266. 

Gorin,  Frank,  Letter  from,  266. 

Gottenburgh,  15. 

Gould,  Jay,  Letter  from,  230. 

Government;  see:  United  States. 

Governor;  see  under  the  various  States. 

Graham,  William  Alexander,  Letter  from, 
234. 

Grainger,  William  H.,  Letter  from,  173. 

Grame,  John,  jr.,  Letter  from,  242. 

Grandin, ,  Letter  from,  237. 

Granger,  Francis,  Letters  from,  89, 94, 132. 

Grant,  Ulysses  Simpson,  condemned  for 
negligence  at  Shiloh,  275. 

Graves,  William  Jordan,  55,  112, 121,  123; 
Letters  from,  69,  96,  111. 

Gray,  N.  E.,  Letter  from,  132. 

Gray,  Samuel,  16. 

Gray,  W.  F.,  Letter  from,  26. 

Gray, ,  27. 

Gray,  Bacon,  and  Arnold,  27. 

Great  Britain  (England),  abolition  in  col- 
onies, 71;  Abolition  Society,  89;  armis- 
tice with,  15;  Army,  15,  16;  attitude 
toward  Southern  States,  247;  Caroline 
affair,  55,  72;  contrasted  with  United 
States,  224;  council  orders  on  embargo, 
45;  emigrants  from,  65;  fugitive  from, 


Great  Britain  (England) — Continued. 
230;  Hay ti  incited  against  United  States 
by,  14;  impressment  by,  45;  interest  rate 
charged,  61:  should  interpose  for  peace, 
266;  law,  Judge  Advocate  General's 
opinion  on  martial,  281 ;  law,  navigation, 
150;  law  on  retirement  of  Navy  officers, 
196;  law,  reform  statute,  149;  mediation 
between  United  States  and  France,  46; 
minister  to,  41,44, 149, 150, 199;  minister 
to  United  States,  51;  Nicaragua  affair, 
160,  161;  non-intercourse  act  against, 
12,  15;  Parliament,  150;  peace  terms 
proposed  to,  14;  peace  with  United 
States,  16;  pensions,  21;  policy  toward 
America,  171;  treaty  with,  10,  80,  112, 
183,  289;  United  States  course  toward, 
13;  United  States  trade  with,  98;  victory 
over,  15;  war  with,  see  under  War. 

Greece,  28,  186. 

Greely,  P.,  Letter  from,  137. 

Green,  Duff,  Letter  from,  62. 

Green,  John  J.  H.,  Letter  from,  283. 

Green,  Norvin,  Letter  from,  286. 

Green,  Thomas,  Letter  from,  265. 

Greene,  Albert  Collins,  Letter  from,  123. 

Greene,  William,  Letter  from,  156. 

Greenfield,  J.  G.,  jr.,  Letter  to,  84. 

Greenup,  Christopher,  Will,  18. 

Grider,  Henry,  126;  Letter  from,  125. 

Griffin,  C,  32. 

Griffin,  J.  T.,  32. 

Griffith,  Isaac  S.,  186. 

Griffith,  WTilliam  R.,  43. 

Griffith, ,  187,  192,  193. 

Grimke, ,  156. 

Grinnell,  Moses  Hicks,  Letters  from,  121, 
131,  145,  170,  184,  198;  Letters  to,  132, 
134. 

Gross,  Samuel  D.,  Letter  from,  275. 

Groves,  H.  C,  284. 

Grundy,  Felix,  64;  as  Kentucky-Tennes- 
see boundary  commissioner,  21,  22; 
Letter  from,  22. 

Grymes,  John  R.,  86. 

Guatemala,  Treaty  with,  32. 

Guion, ;  see  Prentiss  and  Guion. 

Guiteau,  Sheridan,  Letter  from,  248. 

Gunton, ,  fl. 

Guthrie,  James,  54,  72, 184;  Letter  to,  191. 


Haddock,  Charles  Brickett,  Letter  from, 
244. 


INDEX 


309 


Haden,  William,  39. 

Hadley,  Samuel,  19. 

Hagner,  Peter,  Letters  from,  27,  28. 

Hams,  James  M.,  Letter  from,  68. 

Hains,  William,  68. 

Hale,  James  T.,  Letter  from,  142. 

Hale,  P.  H.,  227;  Letter  from,  236. 

Hall,  Allen  A.,  135,  166. 

Hall,  James,  127. 

Hall,  Jonathan  Prescott,  131;  Letters 
from,  137,  252. 

Hall,  J.  C,  Letter  from,  272. 

Hall,  N.  K.,  Letter  from,  259. 

Halloway,  D.  P.,  138. 

Hallo  way,  John,  26. 

Haly,  John,  285. 

Ham,  John  C,  Letter  from,  278. 

Ham,  174. 

Hamilton,  Alexander,  draft  of  Washing- 
ton's farewell  address,  202. 

Hamilton,  Alexander,  Letters  from,  59,  78. 

Hamilton,  James,  Letters  from,  61,  135. 

Hamilton,  J.,  117,  177. 

Hamilton,  Margaret,  17. 

Hammett,  Richard  E.,  141. 

Hammond,  Charles,  24. 

Hammond,  James  Henry,  Letters  from, 
225,  226. 

Hammond,  Philip,  17. 

Hampton,  Moses,  Letter  from,  130. 

Hampton,  William,  Letter  from,  136. 

Hanna,  John,  Letter  from,  40. 

Hanna,  John  H.,  Letter  to,  19. 

Hannegan,  Edward  A.,  145,  148;  Letters 
from,  126,  143. 

Hannibal, ,  242. 

Hanover  County  (Virginia)  citizens,  Let- 
ter from,  62. 

Hardeman,  William,  99;  Letter  to,  97. 

Hardin,  Benjamin,  93. 

Hardin,  Benjamin  Rowan,  151;  Letters 
from,  133,  151. 

Hardin,  David,  18. 

Hardin,  Martin  D.,  21,  23;  Letter  to,  28. 

Hardin,  William,  88. 

Hardridge,  William,  19. 

Harlan,  James,  66,  265;  Letters  from,  43, 
116,  207,  280;  Letter  to,  80. 

Harlan,  John  Marshall,  Letter  from,  267. 

Harpending,  A.,  270;  Letter  from,  272. 

Harper,  J.,  30. 

Harpers,  Henry,  Letter  from,  279. 

Harrell, ,  286. 

Harris,  Alfred  T.,  Letters  from,  233,  234. 


Harris,  Carey  A.,  56;  Letters  from,  49,  50, 
51,  52,  53;  Letters  to,  50,  53. 

Harris,  Frank,  Letter  from,  40. 

Harris,  Hiram,  40. 

Harris,  Sylvester,  186. 

Harris  &  Harrioon,  Letter  from,  168. 

Harrisburg  (Pennsylvania),  29,  59,  63. 

Harrison,  Benjamin,  286. 

Harrison,  C.  B.,  39. 

Harrison,  George  Ross,  168. 

Harrison,  Jesse,  12,  286. 

Harrison,  Jilson  P.,  Letter  from,  98. 

Harrison,  John  Scott,  133;  Letters  from, 
207,  208. 

Harrison,  Thomas  B.,  Letter  from,  267. 

Harrison,  William  Henry,  63,  64,  67,  68, 
93;  administration,  66;  appointments, 
70;  cabinet,  63,  65,  67,  68;  confidence  in 
Crittenden,  65;  death,  70;  visit  to  Frank- 
fort, 63;  Kentucky's  attitude  toward, 
54;  monument,  111;  nomination  and 
election,  46,  48,  60,  62;  Seaton's  guest, 
127. 

Harrison, ,  97,  168,  286. 

Hart,  Joel  T.,  148. 

Harton,  L.,  Letter  from,  265. 

Harvard  University,  175. 

Harvey,  James  E.,  Letter  from,  177;  Let- 
ter to,  177. 

Harvey,  John,  Letters  from,  194,  222,  227; 
Letter  to,  239. 

Harvey, ,  153. 

Harvie,  John,  Letter  from,  46;  Letter  to, 
46. 

Harvie,  J.,  26. 

Harvie, ,  286. 

Hascall,  V.,  Letter  from,  251. 

Haslet, ,  36. 

Hastings,  S.  C,  Letter  from,  225. 

Haun,  W.  G.,  Letter  from,  273. 

Haven,  George  W.,  Letter  from,  264. 

Haverhill  (Massachusetts)  citizens,  Let- 
ter from,  261. 

Hawes,  Richard,  57;  Letters  from,  73, 115, 
165,  166,  168,  180. 

Hawes, ,  146. 

Hawkins,  Benjamin,  18. 

Hawkins,  Joseph  H.,  15;  Letters  from,  14, 
15,  16,  25. 

Hawkins,  J.  W.,  Letter  from,  30. 

Hay,  Mortimer  D.,  Letter  from,  233. 

Hay  don,  John  W.,  44. 

Hayden,  Samuel,  Letter  from,  255. 

Hayes,  Justin,  288. 


310 


INDEX 


Haymond,  Rufus,  Letter  from,  131. 

Hayne,  Arthur  Peronneau,  Letter  from, 
'220. 

Hays,  John  C,  188. 

Hayti,  incited  to  invade  United  States,  14. 

Haywood,  William  H.,  jr.,  Letter  from, 
147. 

Hazel  Green  (Kentucky),  270. 

Hazzard,  James,  14. 

Headlam,  Thomas  E.,  on  martial  law,  248. 

Headrys,  Emma  C,  Letter  from,  277. 

Healey,  ■ ,  97. 

Heard,  John  W.,  Letter  from,  253. 

Heath,  John,  18. 

Heath,  Simeon  A.,  Letter  from,  214. 

Heath,  Upton  S.,  180. 

Helena  (Arkansas),  189. 

Helm,  John,  17. 

Helm,  John  Larue,  Letters  from,  41,  93, 
110,  169,  253. 

Henderson,  William,  27. 

Henley,  W.  R.,  Letter  from,  280. 

Henry,  G.  A.,  144. 

Henry,  Henry,  Letter  from,  76. 

Henry,  John  F.,  Letter  from,  237. 

Henry,  Patrick,  9. 

Herald,  The,  167,  281. 

Herndon,  William  Henry,  on  secret  cor- 
respondence between  Lincoln  and 
Crittenden,  222-3;  Letter  from,  222. 

Herod,  William,  138. 

Herr,  Benjamin  F.,  Letter  from,  215. 

Hewes,  John  M.,  Letter  from,  227. 

Heydenfeldt,  Solomon,  195. 

Hickey,  William,  Letter  from,  100. 

Hickman,  B.,  25. 

Hickman  (Kentucky)  citizens,  Letter 
from,  265. 

Hicks,  Beverly  A.,  Letter  from,  147. 

Hicks,  Thomas  Holiday,  faith  in  Davis, 
243;  refusal  to  convene  legislature,  253; 
Letters  from,  230,  243,  252,  255,  257. 

Hieskell,  William  B.,  Letter  from,  283. 

Higginbotham,  Manuel,  31. 

Hight, ,  288. 

Hill,  H.  R.  W.,  117;  Letter  from,  177. 

Hill,  John  J.,  65. 

Hill,  Robert  J.,  Letter  from,  278. 

Hilliard,  J.  H.,  Letter  from,  99. 

Hite,  W.  C,  183. 

Hite  and  Small,  183. 

Hodges,  Albert  Gallatin*  77;  Letter  from, 
208. 

Hoffman,  Ogden,  Letters  from,  71,  121, 
123. 


Hogue, ,  40. 

Holland,  interest  rate  charged,  61;  popu- 
lation in  America,  279;  war  in,  10. 

Hollman, ,  275. 

Holly,  Horace,  Letter  from,  26. 

Holmes,  Isaac  Edward,  Letter  from,  122. 

Holmes,  John,  18. 

Holston,  John  G.  T.,  Letter  from,  221. 

Holt,  John  H.,  129. 

Holt,  Joseph,  Letter  from,  98;  Letters  to, 
252,  263. 

Home,  Crittenden's  comments  on  the,  81. 

Home  Protective  Union  of  Pennsylvania, 
219,  220. 

Homestead  bill,  Crittenden's  speech  on, 
236. 

Honduras,  minister  to,  285. 

Hone,  Philip,  Letter  from,  144. 

Hooper,  Henry  N.,  Letters  from,  163,  166. 

Hopkins,  A.  F.,  Letters  from,  136,  195. 

Hord,  Francis  T.,  Letter  from,  209. 

Hornet,  takes  prize,  14. 

Horses,  183;  war  claim  for,  27,  28,  138. 

Household  goods,  price,  285. 

Houston,  John  W.,  Letter  from,  140. 

Houston,  Samuel,  at  Kossuth  entertain- 
ment, 179;  victory,  49. 

Howard,  John  R.,  Letter  from,  260. 

Howard,  Thomas  C,  Letter  from,  30. 


Howard,  Volney  E., 

Howard, ,  185. 

Hoyt,  Jesse,  70>  71. 
Hudson,  Robert  E., 


Letter  to,  223. 


Letter  from,  60. 


Hudson  (New  York),  63. 

Hudson's  Bay  Agricultural  Company, 
169. 

Hugg,  John  H.,  Letter  from,  267. 

Hughes,  Christopher,  Letters  from,  76,  78. 

Hughes,  James,  Letter  to,  17. 

Hughes,  Willis  G.,  Letter  from,  277. 

Hughes, ,  289. 

Hull,  William,  court-martial,  15. 

Hulme,  John,  Letters  from,  248,  255,  264. 

Humphreys,  Charles,  Letter  from,  30. 

Humphreys, ,  168. 

Hungary,  154. 

Hunt,  Charles  A.,  Letter  from,  223. 

Hunt,  Frank  K.,  Letter  from,  152. 

Hunt,  Memucan,  Letter  from,  56. 

Hunt,  Washington,  Letters  from,  205, 
240;  Letters  to,  237,  238. 

Hunt,  William  Gibbes,  26. 

Hunt, ,  67. 

Hunter,  Robert  Mercer  Taliaferro,  Let- 
ter to,  191. 


INDEX 


311 


Huntington,  E.  M.,  Letter  from,  207. 

Hunton,  Logan,  fees  in  Lopez  case,  175; 
Letters  from,  172,  187,  210,  270,  276, 
280,  283,  284. 

Huntsville  (Alabama)  citizens,  on  seces- 
sion, 242;  circular  letter  from,  242. 

Huston,  Felix,  Letter  from,  52. 

Huston,  George  W.,  Letter  from,  105,  116. 

Hutchins,  Nathan  L.,  Letter  from,  252. 


Illinois,  21;  elections,  48,  128;  Lincoln- 
Douglas  campaign  in,  221;  political 
campaign,  221;  Whigs,  95,  208. 

Immigrants,  65,  151. 

Imports,  warehousing,  98. 

Impressment,  by  Great  Britain,  45. 

Imprisonment,  for  assisting  fugitive 
slaves,  181;  for  debt,  31,  70. 

Inauguration,  Taylor's,  127. 

Independence,  celebration,  62,  63,  78; 
Virginia's  declaration  of,  55. 

Indiana,  Letter  from  citizens,  137;  pol- 
itics, 125,  281;  presidential  election  in, 
121,  126,  128,  142;  sentiment  on  com- 
promise measures,  254;  sentiment  on 
Kansas  question,  207;  troops,  265; 
Whig  convention,  180. 

Indianapolis  (Indiana),  165,  166,  167; 
Union  meeting  of  all  parties  at,  164. 

Indians,  agents,  133,  160;  Affairs,  Com- 
missioner of,  70,  154,  160,  165,  166 
claims,  160;  movements  at  Detroit,  15 
Florida,  156;  funds,  49,  50,  54,  56,  174 
lands,  168;  pushed  westward,  58;  reser- 
vation, 109;  service,  129,  156;  stocks 
and  bonds,  49;  Texas,  80;  treaties  with 
northern,  289; 

Tribes,  Cherokees,  109,  113,  174; 
Choctaw,  86;  Comanches,  252;  Creek, 
30;  Kiowas,  252;  Seminole,  27, 28, 173; 
Seneca,  68;  Sioux,  168;  Tonawanda, 
109. 

Industry,  protection  for  domestic,  129. 

Inge,  S.  W.,  187. 

Ingersoll,  Charles  Jared,  99. 

Ingersoll,  Jared,  Letter  from,  10;  Letter 
to,  10. 

Ingersoll,  Joseph  Reed,  Letters  from,  56, 
271. 

Inglis,  Charles,  Letter  from,  231. 

Inman,  William,  Letter  from,  198. 

Innes,  Harry,  advice,  17;  Letter  from,  17; 
Letters  to,  14,  17,  289. 

Innes,  Jame3,  9. 


Innes,  Maria,  17;  Letter  to,  17;  see  also: 
Todd,  Maria  K.  and  Crittenden, 
Maria  K. 

Innes,  Mrs. ,  suit,  51,  53. 

Innes  family  genealogy,  63. 

Inspector  of  revenues,  deputy,  182,  202. 

Institutes  of  American  Law,  by  Bouvier, 
178. 

Institutions,  the  nature  and  tendency  of 
free,  156. 

Intelligencer,  The,  91. 

Interest,  due  Cherokee  Indians,  109;  rate, 
61,  103. 

Interior  (Department),  Secretary  of,  150, 
179. 

Internal  improvements,  18,  60,  66,  67, 
155,  199. 

International  arbitration;  see:  Arbitration, 
international. 

International  law;  see:  Law,  international. 

Invention,  89, 125;  for  examining  sea  bot- 
tom, 191. 

Iowa,  governor,  66,  68;  politics,  74;  sec- 
tional feeling,  266;  desires  statehood, 
74. 

Ireland,  Joseph  N.,  Letter  from,  69. 

Ireland,  emigrants  from,  65. 

Iron  warehouse,  168 

Irons,  J.  F.,  47. 

Irvin,  James,  Letter  from,  142. 

Irwin,  James  W.,  Letter  from,  141. 

Isaacs,  John,  17. 

Italian  National  Committee,  Letter  from, 
232. 

Italy,  232. 

Iverson,  Alfred,  232. 

Izard,  George,  30. 


Jack,  W.  W.,  Letter  from,  158. 

Jackson,  Andrew,  35,  40,  82,  252;  adminis- 
tration, 38,  46;  assumption  of  power,  44; 
cabinet,  37,  40,  44;  campaign  in  Florida, 
172,  173;  attitude  of  Clay  toward,  35, 
36;  confidence  in,  26;  rumored  death, 
38;  denounced,  45;  Jacksonism,  57; 
Kitchen  Cabinet,  41;  treatment  of 
Louisiana  citizens,  16;  nominated  for 
President,  29;  nomination  of  Noah,  39; 
opposed  by  Mrs.  Eaton,  44;  opposition 
to,  40,  44,  54;  party,  44,  52,  53;  protest, 
44;  services,  16;  supporters,  33,  36;  hos- 
tility to  United  States  Bank,  44;  sup- 
port of  Van  Buren,  64;  veto  of  Maysville 
turnpike  bill,  39;  Letters  to,  16,  51- 


312 


INDEX 


Jackson,  Mrs.  Andrew  (Rachel  Donelson), 

statement  regarding,  47. 
Jackson,  James,  jr.,  289. 
Jackson,     Thomas     Jonathan     ("Stone- 
wall "),  as  an  example  of  true  Christian, 

281. 
Jacksonville   (Illinois),   69;   Letter  from 

citizens,  69. 
Jagger,  William,  239. 
Jamestown  (Virginia),  236. 
Janney,  John,  Letters  from,  263,  264. 
January,  Charles  C,  &  Co.    Letter  from, 

126. 
January,  John  M.,  285. 
Japan,  197. 

Jaquess,  J.  B.,  Letters  from,  205. 
Jarnagin,  Spencer,  Letter  from,  64. 
Java,  captured,  14. 

Jefferson,  Thomas,  reception  to,  11;  Let- 
ter from,  14. 
Jenifer,  Daniel,  on  manners  and  customs 

at  court  of  Vienna,  77;  Letters  from,  77, 

175,  188. 
Jenkins,  Ben,  212. 

Jenkins,  Thornton  A.,  Letter  from,  192. 
Jennison,  Charles  R.,  271. 
Jesup,  Thomas  Sidney,  101. 
Jett,  William,  278. 
John,  servant  of  Crittenden,  97. 
Johnson,  Andrew,  motives  of,  276. 
Johnson,  A.  B.,  Letter  from,  254. 
Johnson,  Albert  Sidney,  Letter  to,  102. 
Johnson,  Edward  M., Letter  from,  229. 
Johnson,  E.  P.,  Letter  to,  63. 
Johnson,  Francis,  Letters  from,  26,  36,  55, 

59,  64. 
Johnson,  James  L.,  Letter  from,  185. 
Johnson,  John,  Letter  from,  247. 
Johnson,  John  T.,  288. 
Johnson,  J.  C,  Letter  from,  185. 
Johnson,  Madison  Conyers,  Letters  from, 

162,  184,  208,  243,  244,  269,  284. 
Johnson,  P.  B.,  Letter  from,  205. 
Johnson,  Reverdy,  Letters  from,  73,  74, 

104,  123,  134,  163,  283;  Letters  to,  157, 

225. 
Johnson,  Richard  Mentor,  19,  20,  56,  62, 

76,  81,  85,  87, 114;  Letters  from,  19,  29, 

34,  37,  50,  52,  54,  71;  Letters  to,  27,  36, 

50,  52. 
Johnson,  William  Freame,  Letters  from, 

129, 141. 

Johnson ,  20. 

Johnston,  Joseph,  Letter  from,  126. 
Johnstone,  George  P.,  201. 


Jonas,  Abraham,  Letter  from,  208. 

Jones,  A.,  47. 

Jones,  David,  26. 

Jones, 'George  W.,  84. 

Jones,  James  C,  69. 

Jones,  John  W.,  85. 

Jones,  Justin,  Letter  from,  213. 

Jones,  Thomas  L.,  Letter  from,  203. 

Jones,  William,  Letter  from,  79. 

Jones,  William  D.,  &  Co.,  29. 

Jones,  William  Palmer,  Letter  from,  266. 

Jones, ;  see  Garland  and  Jones. 

Jordan ,  13. 

Jouett,  Jack,  28. 

Jouett,  James  E.,  Letter  from,  236. 

Journal,  The,  144. 

Joy,  George,  Letters  from,  99,  112;  letter 
to,  45. 

Judge,  H.  M.,  Letter  from,  97. 

Judge,  Mrs.  H.  M.,  Letter  to,  97. 

Judge  advocate  general  of  Great  Britain, 
opinion  on  martial  law,  281. 

Judges,  16,  37,  46 ;  bill  for  appointing  Cali- 
fornia, 166;  character,  51;  nomination, 
195;  salary,  49;  see  also  United  States, 
Supreme  Court  Justices. 

Judgeships,  in  California,  179;  in  Ken- 
tucky, 37. 

Judiciary,  of  states  to  settle  disputes,  251. 

Junior  Sons  of  America,  Letter  from,  235. 

Jury,  national,  248. 

K. 

Kaine,  Thomas,  230. 

Kalfus,  S.  N.,  Letter  from,  146. 

Kansas,  Abolitionists  send  recruits  to, 
199;  admission  of,  206,  215;  Army  re- 
fuses aid  to,  192, 196;  Congress's  aid  ex- 
pected by,  192,  196;  constitution,  201, 
205,  206,  207,  208,  209,  210,  211,  212,  213, 
214,  215,  216,  217,  218,  219, 220, 221, 222; 
fraudulent  vote  for  constitution,  202; 
governor's  address  denounced,  192; 
laws,  192;  mob  violence  in,  192;  organi- 
zation of,  184;  question,  189,  204,  221; 
Scott  should  be  sent  to,  196, 197;  slavery 
in,  196. 

Kasson,  John  Adams,  Letter  from,  272. 

Keene,  George,  Letter  from,  276. 

Keene,  W.  H.,  &  Co.,  Letter  from,  241. 

Kelley,  Moses,  Letter  to,  259. 

Kendall,  Amos,  35,  36,  62,  64;  Letters 
from,  174,  283;  Letter  to,  36. 

Kendall, ,  21. 

Kendall  and  Russells,  21. 


INDEX 


313 


Kennedy,  A.,  Letter  from,  227. 

Kennedy,  John  M.,  Letters  from,  114, 131. 

Kennedy,  John  Pendleton,  97;    Letters 
from,  103,  180,  233,  235. 

Kennedy,  Joseph  Camp  Griffith,  Letter 
from,  189. 

Kennedy,  Robert  S.,  Letter  from,  230. 

Kennedy,  Thomas  S.,  Letter  from,  262. 

Kennedy,  William,  9. 

Kennedy,  W.  J.,  Letter  from,  240. 

Kennedy, ,  11. 

Kent,  Edward,  Letter  from,  137. 

Kentucky,  10,  57,  66,  78,  79,  84,  91,  145, 
149, 163,  272,  277;  Adams  supported  by, 
33;  appointments  from,  149,  151,  152, 
153;  auditor,  122,  127;  arms  conveyed 
across,  269;  army  camps  in,  269;  assem- 
bly, 21,  26,  see  also:  Kentucky  legisla- 
ture; bank  bill,  67;  bank  controversy 
with  Schuylkill  Bank,  76;  bank  notes, 
24;  banks  in,  15,  18,  23,  24,  25,  28,  50, 
55,  57,  75,  162;  bar,  Crittenden's  letter 
to,  188;  bonds,  50,  51,  52,  53,  56,  85, 
86;  boundary  question,  21,  22;  census, 
159;  cholera,  43;  citizens,  attitude  to- 
ward Crittenden,  129,  133;  citizens,  list 
of  "1st  class,"  in  3rd  congressional  dis- 
trict, 193;  citizens,  petition  to  congress 
for  code  of  international  law,  98;  civil 
authority  conflicts  with  military  author- 
ity, 279,  281;  claim  against  United 
States,  77;  Clay's  political  status  in,  42, 
54,  114,  139;  commissioners,  22,  249; 
congressional  districts,  13,  193;  conser- 
vatism, 231;  controversy  with  trust 
company,  64; 

Convention,  225,  252;  constitu- 
tional, 54,  55;  Know-nothing,  190; 
Loco-foco,  87;  union,  235;  Van  Buren, 
88; 
courts,  34,  42,  77,  90,  182,  212,  273, 
288;  courts  disputes,  33,  34,  38;  Crit- 
tenden and,  63,  73,  81,  92,  146,  212, 
214,  268,  269,  270;  delegation  in  con- 
gress, 218,  267,  275;  democratic  party, 
81,  216;  depredations  in,  278;  district 
attorney,  20,  34;  elections,  23,  32,  35, 
40,  44,  45,  47,  80,  81,  120,  130,  141,  152, 
153, 171 ,  184,  207,  227,  228,  266; election, 
money  and  fraud  in,  200;  electors, 
Clay's  response  to,  95;  emancipation  in, 
280;  epidemic  in,  15;  feasting  in,  64; 
federal  prisoners  in,  284;  Fillmore's  visit 


Kentucky— Continued, 
to,  185;  foraging  in,  280;  free  schools, 
54;  geological  survey  of,  53;  governor; 
18,  23,  33,  41,  60,  62,  66,  104,  110,  111, 
112,  114,  115,  116,  118,  119,  120,  122, 
123,  131,  171,  188,  226;  internal  im- 
provements, 60,  66,  67;  invaded  by 
troops,  253,  256,  283,  287;  judges,  37, 
46;  judicial  districts,  272;  journey  from, 
11,  24;  Kossuth  antagonism  in,  180; 
land,  9,  10,  11,  12,  14,  15,  17, 18, 19,  20, 
21,  23,  24,  26,  27,  29,  34,  43,  233,  287, 
288;  attitude  on  land  bill,  79;  land  fund, 
78;  land  laws,  234;  laws,  149,  161,  162, 
164,  234; 

Legislature,  15, 16,  23, 30,  31, 33, 40, 

53,  57,  60,  66,  68,  83,  88,  116,  135, 
139,  140,  171,  271,  283;  bills,  47,  53, 

54,  66,  67;  called  session,  77;  Clay 
approved  for  President  by,  55;  Crit- 
tenden's messages  to,  139,  141,  142; 
Crittenden  supported  by,  39;  leader 
needed  for,  88;  Maryland  memorial 
submitted  to,  185;  reliefs  in,  31;  on 
Schuylkill  Bank  fraud,  75;  Scott  rec- 
ommended for  higher  rank  by,  186; 
on  secession,  246,  259;  senatorial 
election  in,  67,  81;  speaker,  191,  192; 
Whigs  and  Locos  in,  80;  Letter  to,  22; 
see  also:  Kentucky  Assembly; 

mail  agent  for,  74;  manufactures,  15; 
marshal  of,  158,  159,  160;  mounted  gun- 
ners, 49-50;  Nelson  maintains  law  in, 
269;  neutrality,  265,  266,  268,  287; 
newspapers,  211,  288;  oysters  sent  to, 
82;  paper  money,  22,  27;  patriotic  cele- 
bration in,  268;  political  campaigns, 
114, 118, 176, 199,  226,  227,  284;  politics, 
31,  32,  33,  34,  35,  36,  38,  39,  41,  46,  69, 
78,  92,  115,  116,  118,  136,  156,  159,  174, 
191,  192,  194,  197,  208,  224,  266,  282, 
283,  285;  population,  13;  public  printer, 
34;  reliefs  and  anti-reliefs,  31,  32,  77; 
revenue  bill,  15;  seat  of  government, 
15;  on  secession,  234,  244,  248,  263, 
266;  secretary  of  state,  93,  152;  sec- 
tional sentiment,  256;  senate,  46,  66, 
75,  112,  161;  sentiment  toward,  265; 
social  life  in,  183;  sons  of,  admiration  for, 
206;  statehouse,  32,  34;  tax  bill,  66; 
Taylor  politics  in,  107,  110,  112,  114, 
122,  147;  troops,  264,  268,  269,  274, 
275,   282;  troops,   letter  from   cavalry 


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INDEX 


Kentucky — Continued . 
officers,  278;  troops,  volunteer,  49-50, 
103,  104;  and  the  Union,  234,  244,  248, 
263,  265,  266,  268,  287;  Union  party, 
effect  of  Lincoln's  message  on,  268; 
United  States  funds  deposited  with, 
52;  Van  Buren  party  in,  62;  Whigs,  63, 
108,  109,  111,  112,  113,  114,  115,  180. 

Kentucky  Gazette,  The,  24. 

Kentucky  University,  Letter  from,  232. 

Kerr,  R.  H.,  Letter  from,  254. 

Ketcham,  Hiram,  Letters  from,  231,  237, 
238,  239,  278,  279,  281,  282. 

Key,  Philip  Barton,  225. 

Key  West  (Florida),  176,  271. 

Kimball,  John,  letters  from,  205,  216. 

Kincheloe,  Lewis,  12. 

King,  Charles,  Letters  from,  127,  149. 

King,  D.  Rodney,  Letter  from,  249. 

King,  Preston,  Letter  from,  215. 

King,  Robert  P.,  Letter  from,  262. 

King,  Thomas  Butler,  145,  146. 

King,  William  Rufus,  69. 

Kinkead,  Ann,  25. 

Kinkead,  Archibald,  25. 

Kinkead,  George  B.,  Letters  from,  103, 
146,  259. 

Kinsey, ,  21,  23. 

Kiowa  Indians,  scout  against,  252. 

Kitchen  Cabinet;  see:  Cabinet,  Kitchen. 

Klopfer,  Henry  A.,  Letter  from,  191. 

Kneeland,  Henry,  24. 

Knerr,  Levi  P.,  Letter  from,  207. 

Knight,  Jonathan,  196. 

Know-nothing,  conventions,  190,  193, 
194;  party,  188,  189. 

Knox  College,  218. 

Knoxville  (Tennessee)  convention,  47-8. 

Korponay,  Gabriel  de,  Letter  from,  210. 

Kossuth,  Louis,  179,  180. 

L. 

Labor,  of  the  country,  167. 

La  Chene  Canal,  first  trip  on,  26. 

Lafayette,  Marquis  de,  29,  45. 

Lake  Champlain,  victory  at,  16. 

Land,  bounty,  172, 188, 196, 197, 199;  Can- 
ada, 20;  grant,  9,  10,  179:  patent.  223; 
public,  41,  48,  58,  61,  78,  79,  176,  232, 
242,  254;  warrant,  212;  see  also  under 
the  various  states. 

Land  Office,  69,  88,  109,  136,  179. 

Lane,  John,  160;  Letter  from,  159. 

Lane,  George,  Letter  from,  221. 


Lane,  William  Bartlett,  Letter  from,  282. 

Langden,  John,  13. 

Lanham's  Dictionary  of  Congress,  286. 

Larrabee,  Charles,  Letters  from,  216,  234. 

Larsen,  T.  Wharton,  Letter  from,  263. 

Latimer,  William  K.,  224. 

Law,  George,  193. 

Law,  John,  280;  Letter  from,  280. 

Law,  books,  56,  288;  to  be  enacted,  253; 
enforcement  of  federal,  249;  Institutes 
of  American,  by  Bouvier,  178;  inter- 
national, petition  for  code  of,  98;  school, 
Transylvania  University,  30;  see  also 
under  the  various  states. 

Lawrence,  Abbott,  cabinet  possibility, 
129,  132,  134,  136,  139,  142,  144;  char- 
acter, 145:  opposition  to.  135;  Letters 
from,  65,  92,  99,  100,  121,  126,  131. 

Lawrence,  Amos  Adams,  Letters  from, 
196,  217,  230,  232,  235,  236,  237,  239, 
247,  253,  256,  264,  265,  266. 

Lawrence,  John  L.,  128. 

Lawyers,  sketches  of,  236. 

Lay,  Benjamin,  29. 

Lay,  George  W.,  Letter  from,  116. 

Lea,  Joseph  T.,  261. 

Lea,  Matthew  Carey,  Letter  from,  251. 

Learning,  J.  Fisher,  Letter  from,  260. 

Leary,  P.,  jr.,  203. 

Leary,  William  A.,  Letter  from,  133. 

Lebanon  (Ohio),  30. 

Lecompton,  constitution;  see;  Kansas  con- 
stitution. 

Lee,  Eliza,  39. 

Lee,  Elizabeth,  21. 

Lee,  George  Washington  Custis,  160. 

Lee,  Hancock,  17,  286. 

Lee,  John,  18;  Letters  to,  10,  11. 

Lee,  John  H.,  17;  Letter  from,  34. 

Lee,  Richard  Henry,  Letters  from,  39,  43, 
132. 

Lee,  Z.  Collins,  Letter  from,  134. 

Legare\  Hugh  Swinton,  Letter  from,  67. 

Legislature;  see  under  the  various  states. 

Legislatures,  meeting  in  Cincinnati  of 
four,  233. 

Leigh,  Benjamin  Watkins,  48,  59;  Letters 
from,  56,  99. 

Leigh,  William,  Letter  from,  42. 

Leisenring,  A.  W.f  Letter  from,  217. 

Lemmon,  John  C,  Letter  from,  215. 

Lenthall,  John,  Letter  to,  192. 

Leonard,  Abiel,  133,  140. 

Letcher,  Joseph  P.,  Letter  from,  221. 


INDEX 


315 


Letcher,  Robert  Perkins,  41,  96,  219,  233; 
advice  to  Crittenden,  65,  183;  advice  to 
Morehead,  82;  application  for  bounty 
land  warrant,  196;  on  bank  bill,  73; 
on  Bell,  68;  on  Benton,  68;  on  Brown, 
66,  67,  68,  73;  Brown's  gratitude  to, 
154;  on  Buchanan,  204,  211,  227;  on 
Clay,  48,  77,  78;  Clayton  to  appoint, 
148;  congressional  candidate,  43,  44; 
on  Corwin,  227;  Crittenden  desires  in 
Louisville,  200;  Crittenden  recom- 
mends, 147, 156;  Davis's  political  favor 
to,  44;  Ewing  visited  by,  157;  Fill- 
more's interview  with,  175,  200;  on 
breach  with  France,  158;  as  governor, 
62,  66;  on  Harrison's  cabinet,  67; 
health,  197,  252;  humorous  remarks  on, 
155;  on  Johnson,  81,  87;  on  Kansas 
question,  202,  204;  on  Kentucky  elec- 
tion fraud,  199,  200;  on  Kentucky 
social  life;  183;  on  Kentucky  Van 
Buren  convention,  88;  Louisvilje  Jour- 
nal's statement  reflecting  on,  85;  on 
Louisville  mass  meeting,  191;  on  life 
in  Mexico,  160-1;  as  minister  to  Mexico, 
152,  153,  156,  160,  164,  167,  169,  171, 
172,  175,  177,  181;  on  politicians  at 
Washington,  157;  on  Rives,  87;  on 
Scott,  86,  109;  services  in  war  of  1812, 
196;  Smith's  difliculty  with,  180; 
speech,  165;  on  Taylor,  109;  on  Tyler, 
73,  77,  78;  on  Van  Buren,  78;  in  Wash- 
ington, 155,  158,  167;  on  Webster,  48, 
73,  77,  80,  170;  Webster's  reliance 
upon,  178;  on  Wickliffe,  67;  Wickliffe 
opposes,  65,  66;  on  Wise,  89;  Letters 
from,  26,  41,  48,  62,  63,  64,  65,  66,  67, 
68,  72,  73,  75,  76,  77,  80,  81,  82,  86,  87, 
88,  89,  90,  91,  92,  109,  111,  112,  114, 
115,  117,  118,  147,  158,  160,  161,  165, 
167,  169,  170,  171,  175,  177,  181,  183, 
188,  189,  191,  192,  196,  197,  199,  200, 
202,  204,  205,  211,  212,  214,  215,  218, 
219,  220,  221,  224,  225,  226,  227,  235, 
236;  Letters  to,  64,  70,  73,  74,  78,  79,  82, 
84,  85,  90,  105,  106,  118,  178,  179. 

Letters  captured,  269-70. 

Level, ,  inventor  of  telegraph  sys- 
tem, 60. 

Levens,  Henry  C,  Letter  from,  285 

Levis,  Hosea  J.,  75,  76. 

Levy,  Uriah  Phillips,  Letter  from,  196. 

Lewis,  Charles  D.,  Letter  from,  182. 

Lewis,  Fielding,  10,  19. 


Lewis,  Gabriel,  Letter  from,  23;  Letter  to, 
21. 

Lewis,  Gabriel,  &  Co.,  17. 

Lewis,  George,  10, 11, 19;  Letter  to,  19. 

Lewis,  John,  10,  19,  21,  23;  Letter  to,  19. 

Lewis,  Sarah,  18. 

Lewis,  Thomas,  11,  288. 

Lewis,  W.  W.,  Letter  from,  23. 

Lexington  (Kentucky),  33;  confidential 
circular,  109;  Letter  from  citizens,  77. 

Liberia,  recognition  of,  176,  235,  275. 

Ligon,  Melissa,  233,  234. 

Lincoln,  Abraham,  269,  279,  282;  admin- 
istration, 259,  272,  279,  282,  284;  Breck- 
inridge's interview  with,  243;  cabinet, 
242,  243;  and  the  Constitution,  267, 
272,  282,  283;  Crittenden's  confidence 
in,  287;  Crittenden's  secret  correspond- 
ence with,  222;  Crittenden  speech  on 
resolutions  of,  274;  and  Douglas  cam- 
paign, 221,  223;  inaugural  address,  263; 
message,  268;  Morehead's  interview 
with,  272;  policies,  243,  282;  speech  on 
government,  111;  supporters,  257;  Let- 
ter to,  278. 

Lincoln,  F.  W.,  jr.,  Letter  from,  163. 

Lindsley, ,  280. 

Linn,  Lewis  Fields,  49. 

Littell, ,  26. 

Little  Giant  Club,  249. 

Live-oak  agent  for  Louisiana,  147. 

Liverpool,  consul  at,  71, 126, 139, 144, 149, 
150, 152. 

Living,  cost  of,  48,  161. 

Livingston,  John,  124. 

Locker,  George  L.,  Letter  from,  12. 

Lockport  (New  York),  205, 

Loco-focos,  82,  86,  90, 150;  convention,  87, 
116;  influence,  83;  in  Kentucky  legisla- 
ture, 80;  leaders,  85;  and  the  tariff,  95. 

Logan  County  (Kentucky),  17. 

Logan  Vineyard  Society,  13. 

London,  186,  199;  money  scarcity  in,  58. 

London  Times,  The,  194. 

Long,  A.  W.,  Letter  from,  214. 

Looker,  Thomas  H.,  Letter  from,  245. 

Loomis,  A.  W.,  Letter  from,  127. 

Lopez,  Narcisso,  175. 

Lord,  Daniel,  Letters  from,  81,  87,  89, 
110,  137,  172,  196,  245,  246,  247,  257, 
282. 

Lord,  Thomas,  Letter  from,  98. 

Loring,  Charles  Greeley,  193,  217;  Letter 
from,  217. 


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INDEX 


Loring,  William  Wing,  106. 
Lottery,  17,  54. 

Loudon, ,  15. 

Loughborough,  Preston  S.,  Letter  from, 

161. 
Louisiana,  79-80,  82,  96,  141;  judges,  16, 

51;   land,  179;   live-oak  agent  for,  147. 
"Louisana,"  Letter  from,  259. 
Louisville  (Kentucky),  52,  93,  200;  Crit- 
tenden to  deliver  eulogy  on  life  of  Clay 

at,  182;  mass  meeting,  191;  mail  agent, 

154. 
Louisville,    Cincinnati,    and    Charleston 

Railroad,  46,  47,  48. 
Louisville  Daily  Journal,  The,  54. 
Louisville  Journal,  The,  Letter  to,  85. 
Louisville  Public  Advertiser,  The,  33. 
Love,  James,  41,  44;  on  Texas  affairs,  58, 

89,  169;    Letters  from,  44,  58,  89,  117, 

169. 
Love,  John,  26. 

Loving,  William  V.,  Letter  from,  126. 
Low  Brothers  &  Co.,  Letter  from,  229. 
Lowe,  J.  W.,  47. 
Lowndes,  William  Jones,  18,  26. 
Luckett,  Robert  F.,  262. 
Ludlow,  N.  M.,  Letter  from,  249. 
Lundy's  Lane,  anniversary  of  battle  of, 

182. 
Lunt,  George,  232,  236;  Letters  from,  139, 

231. 
Lyle,  James,  12. 
Lyon,  James,  Letter  from,  255. 

M. 

Mabbut,  Alexander,  20,  21,  22,  23;  Let- 
ters from,  24,  25,  26. 

McBeath,  Margaret,  21. 

McBrayer,  William,  12. 

McBride,  J.  L.,  204. 

McCall,  J.,  Letter  from,  248. 

McCarty,  H.  Milburn,  158,  159;  Letters 
from,  175,  178. 

McClaran,  William,  Letter  from,  215. 

McClelland,  Robert,  Letterfrom,  197, 259. 

McClung,  John  Alexander,  Letter  from, 
138. 

McConnell,  Carry,  60. 

McCormick,  George  W.,  Letter  from,  220. 

McCrackin,  Isaac,  9,  12. 

McCulloch, ,  76. 

McDonald, ,  71. 

Macdonough,  A.  R.,  281. 

McDuffie,  George,  32;  Letter  to,  90. 


McDuffie,  J.  Thomas,  Letter  from,  181. 

Macey,  A.  R.,  Letter  from,  40. 

McFarland,  John  S.,  Letter  from,  184. 

McFerran,  W.  R.,  283. 

McGiffin,  T.,  47. 

McHenry,  John  H.,  66. 

Machir,  John,  9,  12,  17;  Letter  from,  17. 

Mcllhany,  F.  M.,  Letter  from,  157. 

Mclntire,  Jacob,  34. 

Mclntire,  John,  34. 

Mackae,  Cameron  F.,  Letter  from,  249. 

McKee,  Alexander  R.,  Letter  from,  275. 

McKee,  George  R.,  212. 

McKee,  John,  43. 

McKenzie,  Alexander,  22. 

Mackenzie,  M.  R.,  Letter  from,  280. 

McKenzie,  Samuel  J.,  Letter  from,  277. 

McKim, ,  36. 

McKinley,   Andrew,   Letters  from,   112, 

226,  227,  229,  238,  269;  Letters  to,  97, 

98,  100,  118,  119. 
McKinley,  John,  184. 
McKinney,  John,  26,  27. 

McKinney, ,  51. 

McLean,  Alney,  Letter  from,  45. 
McLean,  Finis  E.,  Letter  from,  274. 
McLean,    Frank  Jay,   274;  Letter  from, 

273. 
McLean,  John,  44,  74,  75,  84,  105,  236; 

Letter  from,  85. 
McLeod,  Alexander,  69,  71,  72;  see  also: 

Caroline. 
McMichael,  Morton,  Letter  from,  128. 
McNair,  Dunning  R.,  Letter  from,  262. 
McNairy,  Boyd  C,  Letters  from,  40,  69, 

108,  113,  135,  149,  155,  162,  179. 
MacNeill,  William  E.  Wyatt,  158. 
McNeill,  William  Gibbs,   Letters  from, 

92,  158. 
Madan,  Cristobal,  170. 
Maddox,  John  P.,  97. 
Madison,  Ambrose,  10;  Letter  from,  10. 
Madison,  Dorothy  Payne,  wills,  67,  152, 

154. 
Madison,  James,   14;  cabinet,  14;  Joy's 

correspondence  with,  112;  land,  10,24; 

recommended    for    President,    13;    on 

war  of  1812,  45;  works  to  be  published, 

112;  Letters  from,  10,  45;  Letters  to, 

24,  34. 
Madison,  J.,  17. 
Madison  (Indiana),  165. 
Magoffin,  Beriah,  226,  265;    Letter  from, 

279;  Letters  to,  243,  279. 


INDEX 


317 


206, 


Magoffin,  ,  sentenced  to  be  hung  for 

violation  of  parole,  273. 
Magruder,  James  A.,  Letter  from,  259. 
Mail,  agent,  74,  154,  272,  273,  275; 

172;  contract,  276. 
Maine,  56. 

Major,  Samuel  I.  M.,  Letter  to,  239. 
Major  Barbour,  181. 
Malcom,  Thomas  S.,  Letters  from, 

235. 
Mallory,  Robert,  Letter  from,  284. 
Mallory,  Stephen  Russell,  198. 
Manchester  (England),  156. 
Mangum,  Willie  Pearson,  47,  104;  eulogy 

on,  269;    Letter  from,  103;    Letter  to, 

110. 
Mann,  Abijah,  jr.,  Letter  to,  49. 
Mansfield  (Ohio)   citizens,   Letter  from, 

201. 

Man  son, ,  203. 

Manufactures,  15. 

Map  of  Monterey,  102. 

March,  Francis  A.,  Letter  from,  247. 

Marcy,  William  Learned,  78,  113;  Taylor 

on,  99,  104,  105,  108;  Letters  from,  97, 

101;  Letters  to,  100,  107. 
Markets,  eastern,  railroads  effect  on,  261. 

Markle, ,  94. 

Marr, ,  40. 

Marriages,  mixed  in  Washington,  277. 
Marsh,  Mason  R.,  Letter  from,  258. 
Marshal,  United  States,  66,  70,  141,  158, 

159,  160,  171. 
Marshall,  Charles  A.,  Letter  from,  259. 
Marshall,  Humphrey,  35,  36,  47,  174,  191, 

193,  194;  claim  against  United  States, 

47;    statement  regarding  Mrs.  Andrew 

Jackson,  47;   Letters  from,  46,  47,  115, 

161,  174. 
Marshall,  John,  69. 
Marshall,  John  Jay,  14,  19,  20,  23,  24,  35, 

53;  Letters  from,  51,  59. 
Marshall,  Thomas,  trouble  with  Peyton, 

102,  103;  Letter  from,  102. 
Marshall,  Thomas  F.,  178;    Letters  from, 

72,  147. 
Marshall,  William  L.,  Letter  from,  160. 

Marshall, ,  duel,  45. 

Marshall  family,  opposition  to  Crittenden, 

64. 
Marshall  College,  61. 
Marshfield  (Massachusetts),  121. 
Martial  law,  248,  281. 
Martin,  M.  A.,  Letter  from,  144. 


Martin,  Thomas  S.,  Letter  from,  224. 

Maryland,  bonds,  103;  Confederate  troops 
in,  280;  course  taken  by,  266;  Critten- 
den's compromise  favored  in,  259;  gov- 
ernor, 159,  230,  253;  legislature,  234, 
253,  259;  memorial  submitted  to  Ken- 
tucky legislature,  185;  politics,  109, 
123,  125,  227;  presidential  appoint- 
ments from,  155;  Letter  from  Whigs,  62. 

Mason,  George.  9. 

Mason,  James  Murray,  Letter  to.  191. 

Mason,  John  T.,  Letter  from,  17. 

Mason,  John  Young,  Letter  from,  199. 

Mason,  Richard  B.,  17. 

Mason  County  (Kentucky),  228. 

Masons,  Anti-masonic  convention,  46; 
Anti-masonic  party,  40;  Masonic  hall 
lottery,  17. 

Massachusetts,  citizens  petition  for  adop- 
tion of  compromise,  248,  256,  261;  con- 
ventions, 91,  198,  235,  236,  238,  239; 
corrupt  election,  126;  delegates  to  na- 
tional union  convention,  237;  feeling 
against  South  Carolina,  253;  politics, 
198,  213,  230,  231,  239;  presidential 
election,  129,  131,  198;  presidential 
electors,  130;  troops  for  civil  war,  264; 
Union  party,  232. 

Massachusetts  Agricultural  Society,  53. 

Massachusetts  "Charitable  Mechanical 
Association,  167. 

Massachusetts  working  men,  address  of, 
263. 

Massacre,  in  Mexico,  205. 

Massey,  Thomas  E.,  Letter  from,  282. 

Massy,  Samuel,  100. 

Master,  Old;  see:  Orlando  Brown. 

Matheson,  S.  H.,  Letter  from,  211. 

Mathews,  R.  Stockett,  Letter  from,  209. 

Matlock, ,  133. 

Mattox,  Absalom,  12. 

Maulding,  Morton,  16. 

Maulding,  West,  16,  17. 

Maxwell,  Hugh,  Letter  from,  131. 

May,  Frederick,  Letter  to,  175. 

May,  George,  9. 

May,  James,  Letter  from,  267. 

May,  John,  17,  32. 

May,  William,  Letter  from,  175. 

Mayes,  Daniel,  Letter  from,  61. 

Maysville  (Kentucky),  43,  67,  70,  133. 

Maysville  Athenseum,  59;  Letter  from, 
58. 

Maysville  Eagle,  The,  40. 


318 


INDEX 


Maysville  turnpike  bill,  39. 

Mazureau,  Adolphe,  Letter  from,  74. 

Meade,  Hodijah  B.,  46,  68;  Letter  from, 
50. 

Meade  County  citizens,  Letter  from,  146. 

Means, ,  33. 

Medal  for  Taylor,  100. 

Medbery,  James  K.,  Letter  from,  223. 

Mediterranean  Squadron,  71,  74,  123,  150. 

Meeker,  Bradley  B.,  150,  151,  160. 

Mejia,  Thomas,  171. 

Menard,  Amedee,  100. 

Menefee,  Richard  H.,  68. 

Mercer,  Charles  Fenton,  Letter  from,  225; 
Letter  to,  224. 

Mercer,  Hugh  T.  W.,  39;  marriage,  11; 
Letters  from,  11,  32,  39. 

Meredith,  David,  286. 

Meredith,  Jonathan,  180;  Letter  from, 
180. 

Meredith,  Samuel,  286. 

Meredith,  William  Morris,  150;  Letter 
from,  148. 

Meriot,  W.  J.,  Letter  from,  223. 

Merrimac,  235,  274. 

Merris,  J.  E.,  Letter  from,  219. 

Metcalfe,  Thomas,  111,  163;  attitude  to- 
ward Abolitionists,  119;  president  of 
slave  states  convention,  140;  witnesses 
trial  for  recovery  of  fugitive  slaves,  167; 
Letters  from,  47,  53,  68,  113,  114,  116, 
118,  119,  140,  143,  146,  163,  167,  172, 
176. 

Metropolis  Bank,  71. 

Mexico,  102,  107,  118,  160,  169,  177,  204; 
acquisition  of,  121;  antiquities,  161; 
boundary  question,  110,  111,  168,  218, 
220;  cholera  in,  167;  cost  of  provisions  in, 
161 ;  Crabb  and  party  massacred  in,  205 ; 
G.  B.  Crittenden  captured  in,  82;  Evans 
murder  in,  205;  indemnity  from,  116, 
171;  infamous  undertaking  against 
United  States,  171;  life  in,  160-1;  mili- 
tary protection  in,  80;  minister  to,  134, 
137, 152,  153, 156, 167, 189;  free  negroes 
should  emigrate  to,  130,  249;  revolution 
in,  101;  secretary  of  foreign  affairs,  169; 
and  Texas  relations,  61 ;  Texas  suspends 
operations  against,  80;  Thornton  cap- 
tured in,  101;  treaty  with,  108, 113, 156, 
169,  170,  171,  177,  178,  181;  victory  in, 
104;  war  with,  80,  86,  95,  99,  100,  101, 
102,  103,  104,  112,  113,  114;  Wyse 
claim  against,  179. 


Mexico,  New,  104,  113,  150. 

Miami  Literary  Society,  59. 

Miami  University,  59. 

Michaels,  J.,  Letter  from,  269. 

Michigan,  115, 119, 120, 139;  Mormon  set- 
tlement, 174. 

Middleton,  Henri  F.,  Letter  from,  159. 

Mifflin,  Samuel,  26. 

Mileage,  for  volunteers,  115. 

Military,  authority  in  conflict  with  civil 
authority,  279,  281;  information,  279; 
lands,  24. 

Militia,  bill  before  Congress,  262;  fines, 
18,  25,  31;  organization,  34,  265. 

Miller,  Augustus  C,  Letter  from,  267. 

Miller,  George  P.,  27. 

Miller,  Henry,  34. 

Miller,  John  G.,  Letter  from,  140. 

Miller,  J.  J.,  Letter  from,  272. 

Miller,  W.  Baker,  203. 

Miller  &  Co.,  168. 

Miller,  Kinsley,  and  Cooper,  21,  23. 

Milligan,  John,  Letter  from,  11. 

Mills,  William  H.,  Letter  from,  112. 

Milton,  B.  T.,  Letter  from,  274. 

Mines,  202,  223,  287. 

Minge,  Charles  H.,  Letter  from,  203. 

Minister,  United  States,  148;  from  France, 
157,  158,  177;  to  France,  83,  143,  149, 
155,  157,  158,  162,  163,  199;  to  Great 
Britain,  41,  44,  149,  150,  199;  to  Hon- 
duras, 285;  to  Mexico,  134, 137, 152, 153, 
156, 167,  289;  to  Nicaragua,  285;  to  Prus- 
sia, 135,  148;  to  Russia,  162,  180,  182; 
to  Spain,  147,  273;  from  Texas,  60;  to 
Texas,  66,  69,  70;  to  Turkey,  238;  see 
also:  Diplomatic  Service. 

Minnesota,  151,  160,  161,  181,  218. 

Minor,  W.  J.,  Letter  from,  265. 

Mint,  at  New  Orleans,  277. 

Minute  Men  of  '56,  Letter  from,  263. 

Mississippi,  48,  66;  Letter  from  citizens, 
241;  legislature,  33;  money  scarcity  in, 
61;  slave  cases,  84;  Union  party,  241; 
Whig  party,  58. 

Mississippi  Valley  Confederacy,  sug- 
gested, 246. 

Missouri,  84,  215;  affairs  in,  267;  Agricul- 
ture Society  fair,  187;  cholera  in,  153; 
Clay's  friends  in,  71;  compromise,  22, 
24,  184,  185,  190,  192,  211,  212,  245,  249, 
see  also:  Compromise  measures;  letter 
from  Constitutional  Union  party  in,  240; 
depredations  in,  271;  land,  46,  97,  98,  99, 


INDEX 


319 


Missouri — Continued . 

102,  103,  105,  116,  117,  118,  119,  125, 
131,  151,  153,  155,  164,  189,  194,  200, 
204,  222,  226,  227,  239;  politics,  33,  46, 
48, 240,  241;  war  movements  in,  270, 271. 

Mitchell,  Alexander  J.,  225. 

Mitchell,  David  D.,  Letters  from,  134, 
141,  145. 

Mitchell,  J.  K.,  Letter  from,  144. 

Mob  violence  in  Kansas,  192. 

Mobile  (Alabama),  70,  137. 

Monarchy,  society  to  abolish,  218. 

Money  depreciation,  22,  25,  215;  derange- 
ment, 51;  government's  exaction  of 
specie,  48,  51;  paper,  22,  25,  27,  56;  for 
preservation  of  the  Union,  251;  public, 
50;  scarcity,  19,  58,  61;  see  also:  Cur- 
rency and  Finances. 

Monroe,  James,  14,  20,  288;  cabinet,  26; 
mission  to  Europe,  36;  views  on  public 
events,  36;  Letter  from,  36. 

Monroe,  James,  Letters  from,  174,  175. 

Monroe, ,  44. 

Montague,  R.  V.,  jr.,  Letter  from,  275. 

Monterey  (Mexico),  102,  104. 

Montours  Island,  10. 

Moore,  Francis,  18. 

Moore,  Henry  D.,  Letter  from,  209. 

Moore,  James,  Letter  from,  276. 

Moore,  J.  A.,  Letters  from,  158,  159. 

Moore,  L.  T.,  203. 

Moore,  M.  J.,  204. 

Moore,  Thomas  P.,  43,  44. 

Moore,  William  T.,  158. 

Moorman,  George  T.,  273. 

Moorman,  William,  Letter  from,  273. 

Mordecai,  Alfred,  276. 

Morehead,  Armd.,  13. 

Morehead,  A.,  15;  Letter  from,  39. 

Morehead,  Charles  Slaughter,  266;  impris- 
onment, 270,  272;  interview  with  Lin- 
coln, 272;  Letters  from,  33,  75,  76,  81, 
159,  162,  176,  241,  267,  270,  272;  Letter 
to,  271. 

Morehead,  James  Turner,  68,  75,  82,  104; 
Letters  from,  36,  44,  45,  78;  Letters  to, 
46,  51. 

Morehead, ,  21. 

Morgan,  C,  11. 

Morgan,  Charles  W.,  183;  Letters  from, 
71,  74,  123,  150. 

Morgan,  Mrs.  Charles  W.,  183. 

Morgan,  Edwin  Dennison,  201,  245. 


Morgan,  John  H.,  Letter  from,  114. 

Morgan,  Willis,  12. 

Morgan  County  Agricultural  Society,  Let- 
ter from,  222. 

Mormon  rebellion,  180;  settlement  in 
Michigan,  174. 

Morris,  B.  S.,  Letters  from,  205,  233,  279. 

Morris,  Charles,  Letter  from,  192;  Letter 
to,  191. 

Morris,  Edward  Joy,  Letter  from,  128. 

Morris,  Marcella,  Letter  from,  185. 

Morris,  Walter  J.,  Letter  from,  202. 

Morris,  W.  H.,  Letter  from,  256. 

Morris, ,  58. 

Morrison,  James,  30,  32,  40,  41,  42. 

Morrison,  M.  B.,  272;  Letters  from,  271, 
272,  273. 

Mosely, ,  36. 

Mosley,  James,  20. 

Mother,  Letter  to  son  in  Army,  282. 

Mounted  riflemen,  106. 

Mower,  James  B.,  124;  Letters  from,  120, 
124,  125,  126,  127,  128,  131,  132,  134, 
145. 

Mulford,  John,  Letter  from,  268. 

Munroe,  Isaac,  150. 

Munsell, ,  22. 

Murfreesboro  (Tennessee),  282. 

Murphy,  John,  39. 

Murphy,  William  D.,  Letter  from,  207. 

Murray,  James  B.,  Letters  from,  245,  250. 

Murray,  James  M.,  203. 

Murray,  Washington,  Letter  from,  245. 

Murray,  William  Vans,  11. 

Myer,  Albert  James,  Letter  from,  284. 

Myers,  Alexander  W.,  Letter  from,  210. 

Myers,  Laurence,  Letter  from,  250. 

Myers,  Persifor  F.,  Letter  from,  206. 

Myers,  Theodore  Bailey,  Letter  from,  231. 

Myers, ,  20. 

M ,  E ,  article  to  Boston  Post,  288. 

N. 

Nail,  Robert,  39. 

Napier,  Lady,  Letter  from,  200. 

Naples,  157. 

Nashville  (Tennessee),  59,  200,  240,  264. 

Nashville  American,  The,  Letter  to,  171. 

National  Hotel,  200. 

National  Intelligencer,  The,  94,  95,  236. 

National  Medical  College,  221. 

National  Minute  Men,  Letter  from,  264. 

National  Union  party;  see:  Union  party. 


320 


INDEX 


Nations,  congress  of,  98. 
Native  American  party,  93,  94,  95. 
Naturalization,  laws,  65,  95;  plan  for,  65. 
Naval,  Academy,  272,  277,  280;  officers, 

144,  175,  220,  238. 
Navigation,  29,  150. 

Navy,  195,  202;  appointments  in,  68,  155, 
168,  176,  183,  247,  262;  Board,  171,  191, 
195, 196, 197, 202;  Clay  on,  77-8 ;  frigates 
armament,  74;  Mediterranean  Squadron, 
71;  in  Mexican  war,  103;  officers,  49, 
76,  195,  196,  198,  232,  236;  retirements 
from,  190,  191,  192,  194,  202;  Secretary 
of,  44, 123, 146, 190,  226;  service  in,  76, 
148,  178,  273. 
Neal,  William,  12. 

Neale,  Richard  D.,  Letter  from,  247. 
Nebraska,  bill,  184,  185,  193;  organization 

of,  184. 
Negro,   bill,   66;  colonization,   282;  con- 
tentment,   248;    in    diplomatic    corps, 
275;    enlistments,   278;     frenzy,    183; 
disposal   of  into  Mexico,  130,  249;    as 
property,  246;  see  also:  Slaves. 
Neill,  A.,  Letter  from,  181. 
Neilson,  Mrs.  George,  Letter  from,  285. 
Neilson,  G.  Crawford,  285. 
Nelson,  John,  84. 
Nelson,  John  G.,  65. 
Nelson,   William,   269,   270,   272;  Letter 

from,  269. 
New  Albany  citizens,  Letter  from,  241. 
New  Almaden  Mine,  202,  225. 
New  England  Society  (New  York),  Letter 

from,  201. 
New  Hampshire,  283. 
New  Hampshire  Literary  Society,  Letter 

from,  217. 
New  Haven,  100. 

New  Jersey,  legislature,  253-4,  257;  poli- 
tics, 94,  123,  125,  203,  226,  232. 
New  Orleans,  103,  118,  151,  185;  cholera 
in,  140;  commercial  court,  96;  expedi- 
tion to  Cuba  from,  174;  manners  and  cus- 
toms of  people,  72;  mint,  277;  quarter- 
master's depot,  101. 
New  York,  69, 172,  240;  citizens'  petition, 
247,  280;  Letters  from  citizens,  108,  131, 
220,  240,  244;  Clay's  standing  in,  114, 
120,  122;  Combs's  speeches  in,  121; 
Crittenden  demonstration  in,  223;  elec- 
tion, 35,  36,  44,  53,  91,  94, 137,  170,  188; 
excitement,  196;  foreigners  in,  126; 
foreigners  vote,  126;  governor,  93; 
industrial  assembly,  260;  Jackson  aban- 


New  York — Continued, 
doned   by,    44;   legislature,    186,    251, 
258;  memorial  to  Congress,  357;  office 
seekers  in  Washington,   147;  politics, 
36,  71,  89,  91,  92,  93,  94,  97,  106,  111, 
121,  122,  123,  125,  127,  190,  206,  238, 
241,    257,    281,    284;   river  navigation 
right,  29;  sentiment  on  political  trou- 
bles,   255,    258;   Taylor's   standing   in 
120,  121, 132. 
New  York  (City),  70,  71,  84,  85,  100,  127, 
128,,  131,  144,  151,  175,  218,  220,  272; 
currency    depreciation,    215;    Eighth 
Ward  Pioneer  Clay  Club,  203;  fortifica- 
tions,   225;   money   derangement,   51; 
newspapers'    influence,    162;    political 
workers,  125;  prices,  285. 
New  York  and  Erie  Railroad,  pass  for 
president    and    cabinet,    174;    Letter 
from,  174. 
New  York  Daily  Times,  The,  177,  238. 
New  York  Herald,  The,  influence,  59. 
New  York  Illustrated  News,  The,  235. 
Newby,  John  L.,  Letter  from,  189. 
Newport,  David,  Letter  from,  231. 
Newport  (Rhode  Island),  17. 
Newspaper,    21,'  40,   42,    67,    162,    173, 
177,    199,    204,    211,    227;      attack  on 
Kansas  question,  221;  influence,  162;  list 
of  Kentucky  American,  288;  Taylor  es- 
tablishes, 164, 165;  Washington,  140,222. 
Newton,  Albert  O.,  '66;  Letter  from,  63. 
Newton,  Mrs.  Julia,  Letter  from,  66. 
Newton,  Thomas  W.,  Letter  from,  75. 
Nicaragua,  160,  161,  285. 
Nicholas,  George,  288. 
Nicholas,   Samuel  Smith,   on  abolition, 
87,  242;  on  annexation  of  territory,  224; 
on  annexation  of  Texas,  87,  89;  ap- 
pointed chancellor,  93;  on  Clay,  43; 
plan  for  overthrow  of  democracy,  232; 
on    influence    of    border    states,    215; 
invention  by,  89,  125;  law  brief,  288; 
plan  for  a  national  bank,  72;  on  slavery, 
87-88, 184;  on  the  South,  184,  246;  Let- 
ters from,  42,  43,  56,  69,  72,  75,  87,  89, 
125, 129, 135, 149, 184,  200,  204,  214,  215, 
216,  217,  220,  221, 224, 231, 232, 233, 236, 
240,  242,  246;  Letters  to,  25,  42,  43,  45, 
52,  82,  89,  93,  216,  219,  227,  232,  248. 
Nicholls,  William  S.,  Letter  from,  206. 
Nicholasville  citizens,  Letter  from,  264. 
"No    North,    No    South,"    etc.,    Letter 
from,  264. 


INDEX 


321 


Noah,  Mordecai  Manuel,  39. 

Noble,  James  F.,  Letter  from,  242. 

Noe,  Allen  T.,  Letter  from,  155. 

Noe,  Robert  Crittenden,  155. 

Noland,  C.  F.  M.,  Letters  from,  54,  108. 

Noland, ,  108. 

Nolle  prosequi  in  criminal  cases,  Presi- 
dent's power  to  order,  72. 

Nollen,  John,  Letter  from,  279. 

Nonimportation  act,  repeal  of,  15. 

Non-intercourse  act,  12. 

Norfolk  (Virginia),  204. 

North  Carolina,  36,  124,  237;  legislature, 
140;  Indians,  174;  Union  party  conven- 
tion, 234. 

North  Star,  Order  of  the,  218. 

Northern  Bank  of  Kentucky,  50. 

Norton,  Charles  D.,  Letter  from,  108. 

Norton  and  McDonald,  71. 

Nova  Scotia,  125. 

Nullifiers,  253. 

Nuttall,  E.  F.,  Letter  from,  252. 

O. 

Oaksmith,  Appleton,  Letter  from,  255. 

Oath  of  allegiance,  270,  271,  279. 

Obannon,  Presley  N.,  20. 

Obear,  Joseph  F.,  Letter  from,  209. 

Ocean,  177,  249;  see  also  Sea. 

Office,  holders,  68, 139;  seekers,  128,  132, 
143,  147,  148,  149,  254;  wealth  neces- 
sary for,  15. 

Officers;  see  under  Army  and  under  Navy. 

Ogden,  David  B.,  Letters  from,  128,  147. 

Ogden,  James  De  Peyster,  Letters  from, 
238,  244,  247,  252,  255,  258,  278. 

Ogden,  J.  M.,  272. 

Oglethrope  University,  204. 

O'Hara,  Kean,  24,  27. 

Ohio,  124;  on  Crittenden's  compromise 
efforts,  250;  election,  29,  119,  125, 
142,  156,  226,  264;  Free-soii  party,  127, 
130;  governor,  120,  123,  124,  125;  land, 
40;  legislature,  80,  129;  political  cam- 
paign, 119,  120,  122;  politics,  27,  122, 
124,  264;  sentiment,  91,  119,  242; 
Taylor's  visit  to,  122;  Whig  party,  119, 
124,  127,  129. 

Ohio,  151. 

Old  Dominion  Society,  Letter  from,  236. 

"Old  Kentucky,"  Letter  from,  199. 

Olds,  William,  25. 

Oliver,  Will,  Letter  from,  143. 
52880°— 13 21 


Onan,  Dennis,  10. 

Onan,  William,  10. 

Onderdonk,  J.  A.,  Letter  from,  231. 

"One  of  the  Working  Class,"  Letter  from, 

262. 
O'Neal,  Hugh,  138. 
O'Neal,  John  L.,  Letter  from,  257. 
O'Neale,  Peggy;  see:  Eaton,   Mrs.  John 

Henry. 
O'Neill,  John  W  ,  Letter  from,  219. 
Opposition  party,  Letter  from,  229. 
Oregon,  99,  112,  156,  169;  railroad,  115. 
Orient,  Cruise  to  the,  193. 
Ormsby,  Stephen,  43. 

Ormsby, ,  43. 

Orth,  Godlove,  S.,  138. 
Osborne,  A.  C,  Letter  from,  260. 
Osborne,  T.  H.,  Letter  from,  214. 
Otey,  Dexter,  236. 
Otis,  John,  Letters  from,  136,  143. 

Otley, ,  168. 

Owsley,  William,  52,  93,  Letter  from,  53; 

Letter  to,  46. 
Oysters,  82. 


r. 


Pacific  Ocean,  177,  249. 

Pager, ,  43. 

Paine,  J.  W.,  Letter  from,  250. 

Pakenham,  M.,  83;  Letter  from,  83. 

Panama,  32. 

Panther  Creek  (Kentucky),  10. 

Pardon,  273;  President's  right  to  grant, 

181. 
Paris,  157,  199;  minister  at,  155,  162,  163. 
Park,  G.  J.,  Letters  from,  192,  196. 
Parker,  Alexander,  Letter  from,  24. 
Parker,  Josiah,  224. 
Parker,  Mary,  23,  25. 
Parmalee,  S.  N.,  59. 

Parmalee,  Theodore  N.,  Letter  from,  181. 
Parol,  270,  273. 

Pasco,  O.  B.,  Letter  from,  276. 
Patent,  by  Nicholas,  89. 
Patrick,  Jane,  29. 
Patriotism,  239,  255,  259,  275. 
Patronage,  148,  151,  153,  247. 
Patterson,  Robert  A.,  Letters  from,  145, 

207,  242. 
Patton,  Robert,  24. 
Paul  Jones,  181. 

Paxton,  Joseph,  Letter  from,  242. 
Payne,  H.  C,  Letter  from,  71. 


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INDEX 


Peace,  250,  252,  262,  264,  266,  287,  288; 
with  Great  Britain,  16;  with  Mexico, 
102,  103,  104,  107. 

Peachy,  Dr., ,  55. 

Pearce,  James  Alfred,  155;  Letters  from, 
154. 

Pearson,  Edmund  B.,  28. 

Pearson,  J.  E.,  28. 

Pechin,  Edmund  C,  Letters  from,  230, 
233,  237. 

Pendergrast,  Garrett  Jesse,  195,  235;  Let- 
ters from,  190,  195;  Letters  to,  190,  191. 

Pendergrast,  S.  V.,  Letter  from,  235. 

Pendleton,  Edmund,  Letter  from,  289. 

Pendleton,  George  H.,  187-8. 

Pendleton,  John,  116,  289;  Letters  from, 
120,  127,  136,  150,  151,  157,  235. 

Pendleton,  John  T.,  22;  Letter  from,  16. 

Pendleton,  Nathaniel  Greene,  Letter 
from,  113,  114,  238. 

Pendleton  Academy,  16. 

Penitentiary,  135. 

Pennsylvania,  cabinet  office  due,  131, 136; 
Clay's  popularity  in,  80;  conventions  in, 
46,  86,  237;  favors  Crittenden's  com- 
promise, 230,  250;  elections,  119,  124, 
129;  political  campaign,  119,  123;  poli- 
tics, 35,  89,  93,  112,  122,  125,  126,  130, 
177,  234,  241;  protection  the  issue  in, 
131;  Union  party,  233;  Whig  party,  78, 
93,  94,  122,  123,  124,  126,  127;  Letter 
from  Whigs,  63. 

Pennsylvania  Railroad  Company,  190, 
223. 

Penrose,  Charles  Bingham,  Letters  from, 
93,  125,  130,  138;  Letter  to,  93. 

Pensions,  18,  19,  21,  47,  49,  53,  202. 

Perigord;  see:  Talleyrand. 

Perkins,  Benjamin,  18. 

Perrine,  Dr. ,  70. 

Perry,  John,  18. 

Perry,  Matthew  Calbraith,  197. 

Perry,  Oliver  Hazard,  18. 

Perry  Monument  Association,  228. 

Personal  liberty  bill,  247,  255,  256. 

Pertle,  Henry,  Letter  from,  81. 

Peters,  James,  28. 

Peterson,  Robert  E.,  Letter  from,  177. 

Petigru,  James  L.,  135, 136. 

Peyton,  Balie,  64,  74,  86;  Letters  from, 
71,  75,  93,  96,  102,  103,  111,  119,  125, 
169,  234,  276,  281;  Letter  to,  102. 

Peyton,  John,  281. 


Phelps,  Edward  J.,  Letter  from,  212. 

Philadelphia,  72,  75,  195,  220,  231,  264; 
Board  of  Trade,  193;  Board  of  Under- 
writers, 193;  Letter  from  citizens,  213; 
election,  94;  Know-nothing  conven- 
tion, 190,  194;  mass  meeting  endorse 
compromise  resolutions,  254;  native 
Americans,  93;  Taylor  opposed  by 
citizens,  111;  Whigs,  35;  Letter  from 
Whigs,  78,  111. 

Philips,  William  B.,  43. 

Phillips,  A.  W.,  Letter  from,  113. 

Philomathean  Society,  Letters  from,  141, 
204. 

Philosophian  Literary  Society,  Letter 
from,  289. 

Phipps,  Isaac  N.,  Letter  from,  254. 

Phythian,  J.  L.,  271. 

Pichon,  Thomas  Jean,  11. 

Picketts, ,  39. 

Pierce,  Franklin,  183,  285;  followers  were 
dirty  gamesters,  183;  attitude  on  Kan- 
sas question,  189,  196;  message,  194. 

Pierse,  A.,  Letter  from,  210. 

Pike,  James  S.,  Letter  from,  144. 

Pilgrim  Fathers,  98;  Letter  from  society, 
228. 

Pillow,  Gideon  Johnson,  204,  205. 

Pilot,  question  before  Congress,  110. 

Pilot,  The,  62. 

Pindell,  Richard,  Letter  from,  168. 

Pindell,  Thomas  H.,  Letter  from,  18. 

Pintard,  John  M.,  192;  Letter  from,  188. 

Pioneer  Clay  Club,  Letters  from,  112,  261. 

Pirtle,  Henry,  Letter  from,  209. 

Pittsburgh  (Pennsylvania),  127. 

Pittsburg  Landing,  275. 

Pittsylvania  County  Whigs,  Letter  from, 
63. 

Plaster,  William,  10. 

Plattsburg  (New  York),  victory  at,  16. 

Plautz,  J.  E.,  Letter  from,  234. 

Pleasant  Ridge  College,  204. 

Pleasants,  John  H.,  Letter  from,  88. 

Pleasants,  Robert,  12. 

Pleasants,  William  H.,  Letter  from,  210. 

Plymouth  (Massachusetts),  98. 

Poague, ,  57. 

Poindexter,  George,  170. 

Poles,  secret  society  of,  218. 

Politicians,  discontent,  153;  leaders,  162; 
too  numerous,  255;  ruined  the  country, 
253;  societies,  139-140. 


INDEX 


323 


Politics,  15;  Fur  Company's  influence 
on,  168;  honesty  in,  105;  parties,  220, 
258;  sectional,  198;  treachery  in,  35; 
union  meeting  of  all  parties  at  Indi- 
anapolis, 164;  see  also:  United  States, 
Political  Affairs;  and  also  under  the  vari- 
ous states. 

Polk,  James  Knox,  62,  69,  100,  158;  ad- 
ministration, 101,  102,  103,  104,  105, 
107,  113,  129;  alleged  agreement  with 
Calhoun,  97;  attitude  toward  G.  B. 
Crittenden,  138,  139,  140,  142;  election, 
95,  96;  message  to  Scott,  101;  attitude 
on  Mexican  war,  103;  "Polkers"  meet- 
ing in  New  York,  92;  and  the  tariff,  95; 
Taylor  on,  105;  and  the  Texas  question, 
96. 

Polk,  M.,  Letter  from,  222. 

Pollard,  Edward,  Letter  from,  210. 

Pontifical  states,  110. 

Pooley,  Samuel  James,  Letter  from,  282. 

Pope,  John,  33. 

Pope,  John,  102. 

Pope,  Nathaniel,  Letters  from,  48,  49,  51, 
55,  128. 

Pope  Worden,  Letter  from,  9. 

Population,  13;  increase  of,  99. 

Port,  bill,  215;  collector  of,  see:  Customs 
collector. 

Porter,  Agness,  26. 

Porter,  Alexander,  82,  88,  89;  Letters 
from,  49,  51,  52,  55,  60,  65,  79,  86. 

Porter,  Augustus  S.,  Letter  from,  225. 

Porter,  Eppa,  9. 

Porter,  Fitz  John,  Letter  from,  283. 

Porter,  Isaiah  J.,  Letter  from,  268. 

Porter,  James  M.,  86, 89. 

Porter,  Peter  Buel,  Letter  from,  85. 

Porter,  Thomas,  Letter  from,  143. 

Porter,  William,  26. 

Portsmouth  (New  Hampshire),  264. 

Portugal,  152,  153. 

Posey,  Thomas,  11. 

Post  office,  account,  24;  contract,  42; 
Department,  87,  120,  172,  173,  275; 
matters,  95;  see  also:  Mail. 

Postmaster  General,  63.  85,  124,  131,  147, 
156. 

Postmasters,  67,  68,  69,  70,  87,  88,  129, 
133,  135,  148,  150,  155,  181,  261,  272. 

Potter,  Henrietta  E.,  Letter  from,  266. 

Potter,  Woodbury,  Letter  from,  195. 

Poulk,  Elizabeth,  19. 

Poussin,  Guillaume  Tell  Lavallee,  158. 


Powell,  C,  Letter  from,  230. 

Powell,  Lazarus  Whitehead,  202;  Letter 
from,  181;  Letter  to,  256. 

Powell,  Levin  Myne,  Letter  from,  183. 

Pratt,  Dundass  T.,  254. 

Pratt,  Thomas  George,  144. 

Pratt, ,  203. 

Preble,  W.  C.  A.,  223. 

Pre-emption  law,  55,  71. 

Prentice,  George  Denison,  193,  272; 
Letters  from,  213,  269. 

Prentiss,  Sergeant  Smith,  52;  Letters 
from,  58,66,86,96,141. 

Prentiss  and  Guion,  Letter  from,  86. 

Presbyterian  Church,  Second  (Balti- 
more), 62. 

President,  16,  63,  68,  164,  214,  220,  221, 
224,  228,  231,  235,  260,  269,  276;  Ap- 
pointments, see:  Appointments;  as- 
sumption of  power  by,  44,  84;  cam- 
paign for,  92,  114,  115,  116,  117,  119, 
120,  121,  122, 123,  124, 181, 190, 192, 194, 

198,  199,  200,  221,  240,  241;  candidates, 
13,  26,  27,  28,  39,  44,  46,  55,  56,  59,  74, 
85,  94,  104,  105,  106,  108,  1Q9,  191,  196, 

199,  200,  236,  237;  Crittenden  suggested 
for,  74,  75,  95,  97,  100,  102,  104,  105,  113, 
117,  129,  134,  167,  180,  181,  184,  185, 
189,  191,  193,  194,  195,  197,  215,  218, 
222,  227,  229,  230,  233,  236,  237;  elec- 
tion, 17,  28,  30,  33,  49,  64,  74,  103,  125, 
126,  127,  128,  129,  130,  132,  133,  134, 
136,  137,  141,  142,  181,  183,  244,  260, 
261;  plan  for  election  of,  261;  elector, 
111;  management  of  French  matters,  46; 
messages,  159,  194;  nomination,  60,  75, 
77,  78,  85,  87,  88,  106,  107,  110,  118,  180, 
181,  189,  193,  198,  235,  250;  patronage, 
247;  power  to  order  nolle  prosequi  in 
criminal  cases,  72;  The  Republic  to 
defend,  165;  right  to  pardon,  181; 
salary,  261;  term,  126,  261;  unconsti- 
tutional acts,  267;  veto  power,  114; 
war-making  power,  220;  see  also  under 
Presidents'  names. 

President  of  France,  criticised  by  Critten- 
den, 153. 

Preston,  William,  Letter  from,  159. 

Preston,  William  Ballard,  139;  Letters 
from,  115,  133,  145,  148,  157. 

Preston,  William  Campbell,  62,  63,  70; 
Letters  from,  89,  92;  Letter  to,  78. 

Preston,  family  history,  60. 

Prestonsburg  (Kentucky),  270. 


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INDEX 


Price,  Andrew  F.,  27,  45. 

Price,  Rees  E.,  Letter  from,  256. 

Primrose,  William,  Letter  from,  95. 

Prince,  the  Old;  see:  Clay,  Henry. 

Princeton  (Kentucky)  citizens,  Letter 
from,  270. 

Prison,  271,  272;  life,  270,  272. 

Prisoners  of  war,  83,  273,  274,  277,  278. 

Privateers,  capture,  American  citizens, 
176. 

Prize,  taken,  14. 

Proclamation,  executive,  suggested,  235. 

Proctor, ,  182. 

Professional  Teachers'  State  Convention, 
Letter  from,  46. 

Property,  notes  on  law  of,  288;  right  of, 
254;  slaves  as,  254. 

Protection,  129, 143;  the  issue  in  Pennsyl- 
vania, 131;  see  also:  Tariff. 

Protest;  see  under  Jackson,  Andrew. 

Providence,  52,  54. 

Providence  citizens,  Letter  from,  264. 

Provisions,  cost,  161. 

Prunt,  P.  H.,  Letter  from,  108. 

Prussia,  135,  148. 

Puget  Sound  Agricultural  Company,  169. 

Pump,  invention,  125. 

Purser,  Navy,  176,  183,  262. 

Purviance,  Samuel  A.,  211. 

Putnam,  James  O.,  Letter  from,  206. 

Q. 

Quakers;  see:  Friends,  Society  of. 
Quarles,  James,  25. 
Quartermaster  depot,  101. 
Quartermaster  General,  of  Army,  239. 
Quar trill,  Thomas,  53. 
Queen,  R.  Plunket,  169. 
Queen,  Richard  T.,  Letters  from,  169, 171. 
Quicksilver  mines  fraud,  223. 

R. 

Rafinesque,  C.  S.,  29. 

Railey,  Randolph,  jr.,  Letter  from,  48; 

Letter  to,  45. 
Railroads,  167, 169, 190, 193,  202,  223,  271; 

effect  on  eastern  markets,  261;  influence 

of,  256;  pass  for  President  and  Cabinet, 

174. 
Ralston,  Gerard,  Letter  from,  224. 
Ramsay,  Marion,  Letter  from,  248. 
Ramsey,  Alexander,  Letter  from,  138. 
Ramsey,  William  T.,  Letter  from,  218. 


Randall,  Josiah,  128,  138,  142,  143,  146; 
Letter  from,  75. 

Randolph,  Beverly,  9,  10. 

Randolph,  Edmund,  9. 

Randolph,  John,  duel,  32. 

Randolph,  Joseph  Fitz,  Letters  from,  203, 
226,  232. 

Randolph,  Theodore  F.,  Letter  from,  257. 

Rankin,  William  S.,  Letter  from,  218. 

Rawle,  William,  Letter  to,  10. 

Rawlings,  Edward  P.,  Letter  from,  235. 

Raynor,  Kenneth,  196. 

Read,' A.  F.,  20. 

Read,  John  M.,  Letter  from,  272. 

Reagan,  John  H.,  Letter  from,  226. 

Rebellion,  Mormon,  180. 

Reconstruction,  252,  253. 

Recruits,  sent  by  Abolitionists  to  Kansas, 
199. 

Rector,  William,  Letter  from,  19. 

Red  River,  199. 

Redden,  Laura  C,  Letters  from,  278,  279. 

Redds,  W.  B.,  38. 

Redman,  Joseph,  Letter  from,  211. 

Redmond, ,  284. 

Reed,  John,  29. 

Reed,  J.  H.,  Letter  from,  254. 

Reed,  John  M.,  13. 

Rees,  Thomas  F.,  12. 

Reese,  D.  A.,  Letter  from,  211. 

Reese,  William  A.,  133. 

Reeves,  Benjamin  H.,  67;  Letter  from,  46. 

Register  of  Land  Office,  136. 

Reily,  John,  Letter  from,  48. 

Reliefs  and  Anti-Reliefs;  see:  Kentucky 
Reliefs  and  Anti-Reliefs. 

Representative,  United  States;  see:  Con- 
gress, House  of  Representatives. 

Republic,  The,  155,  165,  166. 

Republican  party,  245,  246;  attitude,  252, 
262;  caucus,  13;  in  Congress,  14,  232, 
259;  errors,  250;  principles,  254;  repre- 
sentatives not  legally  elected,  259. 

Republicans,  Black,  230,  240,  251. 

Revenue,  bill,  79;  inspector,  182. 

Revolution;  see:  War  revolution. 

Reynolds,  James  N.,  Letters  from,  100, 
190. 

Reynolds,  John,  Letter  from,  277. 

Rhode  Island,  77,  78,  133. 

Rice,  F.  A.,  Letter  from,  244. 

Richardson,  W.  P.,  Letter  from,  129. 

Richie,  Robert,  Letter  from,  111. 

Richmond  (Virginia),  68,  235. 


INDEX 


325 


Richmond  Whig,  The,  56. 

Riddle,  A.  N.,  45. 

Riddle,  John  S.,  Letters  from,  86,  89. 

Ridgway,  R.,  Letter  from,  243. 

Riggs,  George  Washington;  see:  Corcoran 

and  Riggs. 
Right  of  search,  221. 

Riley,  Thomas  W.,  Letters  from,  216,  234. 
Rimel,  John,  159. 
Ringgold,  Cadwalader,  193. 
Rio  Grande,  river,  100. 
Ripley,  Charles,  Letter  from,  228. 
Ritchie,  David,  Letter  from,  211. 
Ritchie,  Thomas,  166,  233. 
Ritchie,  W.  T.,  Letter  to,  233. 
Rives,  George  W.,  Letter  from,  179. 
Rives,  John  Cook,  87,  159. 
Rives,  William  Cabell,  127,  137, 151,155, 

157;  Letters  from,  101,  130,  231,  237. 
Roads,  condition  of,  42. 
Robbing,  E,  C.  D.,  Letter  from,  218. 
Roberts,  John,  17. 
Roberts,  J.,  40. 
Roberts,  T.  J.,  40. 
Robertson,  George,  34;  Letters  from,  27, 

30,  195,  216,  243,  281. 
Robinson,  Benjamin,  14. 
Robinson,  James  F.,  Letters  from,  269, 271. 
Robinson,  R.  M.,  Letter  from,  265. 
Robinson,  Tod,  161;  Letter  from,  161. 
Robinson,  William,  23. 
Rochester  (New  York),  85,  200. 
Rockwell,  John  Arnold,  Letter  to,  225. 
Rocky  Mountains,  282. 
Rogers,  Christopher  C,  Letter  from,  271. 
Rogers,  John  A.,  Letter  from,  141. 
Rogers,  William,  27. 
Roman,  Richard,  201. 
Romeyn,  William  H.,  Letter  from,  144. 
Root,  Erastus,  Letter  from,  87. 
Rose,  Frederick  H.,  218. 
Rose,  Samuel,  13. 
Rose,  William  Boscawen,  Letters  from, 

79,  196,  218,  271,  274,  279. 
Rosebrugh,  M.  H.,  Letter  from,  217. 
Roselius,  C,  86. 
Ross,  David,  17. 
Ross,  N.  M.,  Letter  from,  265. 
Rough  and  Ready  Club,  142,  145. 
Rowan,  John,  32, 152,  154,  157. 

Rowan, ,  duel,  45. 

Rowland,  John  H.,  Letter  from,  273. 

Rudd,  John,  171. 

Ruffner,  W.  H.,  Letter  from,  251. 


Ruggles,  Samuel  B.,  Letter  from,  225. 
Rumsey,  Edward,    13;  Letters  from,   74, 

122,  228,  280. 
Rush,  Benjamin,  Letters  from,  148,  157, 

170,  260,  271. 
Rush,  John,  148,  157,  163,  170. 
Rush,  Richard,  Letters  from,  163,  171, 

214,  216,  226. 
Russell,  E.,  Letter  from,  257. 
Russell,  John  W.,  83,  203-4;  Letters  from 

116,  201,  202, 278. 
Russell,  William  Henry,  141, 194;  Letters 

from,  71,  140,  173,  179,  191,  202,  213, 
'    273. 
Russell,  — ,  21. 

Russell, ,  97. 

Russellville  (Kentucky),  21;  Letters  from 

citizens,  38,  41,  264;     Directory,  23; 

Masonic  hall  lottery,  17. 
Russia,  48,  162,  180,  182,  194. 
Rutter, ,  173. 


Sacketts  Harbor  (New  York),  87,  88. 

St.  Joseph  (Missouri),  133. 

St.  Louis  (Missouri),  51,  97,  155,  253. 

St.  Mary's  College  (Baltimore),  109. 

St.  Nicholas  Society,  Letters  from,  229, 
281. 

St.  Petersburg  (Russia),  48,  162. 

Salle\  George  F.,  Letter  to,  253. 

Saltonstall,  Leverett,  Letters  from,  79, 
238. 

Samuel,  E.  L.,  Letter  from,  270. 

Samuel,  W.  R.,  Letter  from,  214. 

Samuel, ,  21,  27. 

Sanders,  George  N.,  Letters  from,  186, 238. 

Sanders,  L.,  jr.,  Letters  from,  101,  130. 

Sanders,  N.,  30. 

Sands,  Benjamin  Franklin,  193, 195;  Let- 
ter from,  191;  Letter  to,  192. 

Sandy  Valley  (Kentucky),  280. 

Santa  Anna,  Antonio  Lopez  de,  104;  Let- 
ter from,  83;  Letter  to,  82. 

Sarcophagus,  275. 

Sargent,  Epy,  71. 

Sargent,  John  Osborne,  Letters  from,  145, 
203,  207,  215,  223,  229. 

Sargent,  Nathan,  Letters  from,  80,  85, 154, 
222. 

Sarteges,  Comte  de,  insolence,  181. 

Satchell,  William  H.,  104. 

Satire,  political,  91. 

Saunders, ,  44. 


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INDEX 


Sausser,  William,  Letter  from,  276. 

Savage, ,  95. 

Sawyer,  Benjamin,  11. 

Schaumburg,  James  W.,  Letters  from,  158, 
215,  284. 

Schell,  Augustus,  220. 

Schenck,  James  Findley,  Letter  from, 
178;  Letter  to,  150. 

Schenck,  Robert  Cumming,  178. 

Schley,  Frederick  A.,  Letter  from,  79. 

Schley,  William,  62,  81;  Letters  from,  61, 
76,  146,  199,  234. 

Schlosser  (New  York),  55. 

Schools,  lottery  for  Kentucky,  free,  54; 
money  received  in  different  states 
for,  26. 

Schouler,  William,  Letter  from,  136. 

Schurz,  Carl,  273. 

Schuylkill  Bank,  74,  75,  76. 

Science,  Ringgold's  cruise  to  Orient  for, 
193. 

Scott,  James,  38. 

Scott,  Joseph,  18,  25. 

Scott,  M.  T.,  Letter  from,  23. 

Scott,  Robert,  Letter  from,  30. 

Scott,  Robert  W.,  Letter  from,  219. 

Scott,  William,  86,  87. 

Scott,  Winfield,  100,  112,  181-2,  182,  288; 
on  Army  increase  and  enlistments,  99; 
Buckner's  defense  of,  204;  Clay's  visit 
to,  103;  on  Crittenden,  84,  269;  Critten- 
den's influence  over,  178;  defense  of 
the  Union,  outlines  for,  241,  242;  fears 
war  with  England,  271;  Kansas,  need 
of,  196,  197;  Letcher  banters,  86;  on 
Lincoln's  cabinet,  242;  medal  for 
Taylor,  suggested  by,  100;  requests  to  be 
sent  to  command  army  in  Mexico,  100; 
on  Mexican  war,  102;  political  strength, 
117;  quits  politics,  188,  230;  as  presi- 
dential possibility,  78,  85,  97,  105,  109, 
180;  advanced  rank  for,  184, 186;  Ritch- 
ie's correspondence  with,  233;  on  ef- 
fects of  secession,  241;  supporters  were 
hypocrites,  183;  on  Taylor,  101;  Taylor 
on,  99, 101, 104, 107,  108;  on  Tyler,  246; 
on  Tyler's  cabinet,  85;  Worth's  enmity 
towards,  109;  Letters  from,  83,  84,  85, 
99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 107, 184, 186, 188, 
204,  230,  231,  233,  241,  242,  269,  271, 
282;  Letters  to,  101,  174,  178,  246. 

Scott  County  Union  party,  Letter  from, 
284. 

Scriber,  Peter,  143. 


Scroggs,  Gustavus  A.,  Letter  from,  232. 

Sculptor,  148. 

Sea  bottom,  invention  for  examining,  191. 

Search,  right  of,  221. 

Seaman,  Henry  J.,  Letter  from,  106. 

Seaton,  John,  Letter  from,  255. 

Seaton,  William  Winston,  Letters  from, 
127,  194;  see  also:  Gales  and  Seaton. 

Sebree  and  Johnson,  20. 

Secession,  142, 159, 163,  233,  234,  241,  242, 
243,  244,  245,  246,  247,  248,  249,  250, 
252,.  254,  256,  257,  258,  259,  260,  261, 
263,  265,  266,  267,  268,  280,  283,  288. 

Sectional  feeling,  159,  198,  215,  216,  253, 
256,  262,  265,  266. 

Securities,  effect  Clay's  election  would 
have  on,  94. 

Sedgwick,  Theodore,  Letter  from,  170. 

Segar,  Joseph  E.,  Letter  from,  204. 

Seguin  (Texas),  181. 

Seminole  Indian,  campaign,  27,  28,  173. 

Semple,  CD.,  Letters  from,  195,  199. 

Semple, ,  190. 

Senators;  see:  Congress,  Senate. 

Seneca  Indians,  68. 

Sergeant,  John,  Letters  from,  42,  76. 

Sessions, ,  192. 

Sevier,  Ambrose  Hundley^  110. 

Sevier,  E.  G.,  Letter  from,  219. 

Seward,  William  Henry,  attitude  toward 
compromise,  258;  philosophy  is  false, 
235;  political  death,  229;  cause  of  sec- 
tional feeling,  159;  slavery  position, 
164;  speech,  252,  255;  vengeance,  272; 
Letter  from,  71;  Letter  to,  251. 

Shackelford,  B.,  Letter  from,  144. 

Shaffner,  Talliaferro  Preston,  Letter  from, 
194,  222. 

Sharp,  James,  Letter  from,  212. 

Sharp,  John,  &  Co.,  23. 

Sharp,  Solomon  P.,  28;  murder  of,  31,  32. 

Shaw,  Henry  B.,  196. 

Shaw,  Joshua,  194. 

Shelby,  Isaac,  10;  Letter  from,  15. 

Shelby,  Virginia,  Letter  to,  97. 

Shelby, ,  will,  97. 

Shepherd,  Adam,  9,  12,  14. 

Shepherd,  Peter,  10,  14. 

Sherman,  E.  H.,  Letter  from,  236. 

Sherrard,  J.  H.,  203. 

Shiloh,  battle  of,  274,  275,  276. 

Shipman,  Paul  R.,  Letter  from,  269. 

Shirly,  G.  H.,  Letter  from,  254. 

Shreve,  Levin  L.,  18. 


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327 


Shubrick,  William  Branford,  195. 

Sickles,  Daniel  Edgar,  225. 

Siebert,  August,  Letter  from,  228. 

Signal  Corps,  bill  organizing,  283. 

Silver  plate,  presented  to  Crittenden,  189. 

Simmerman,  Henry  R.,  36. 

Simmerman,  John,  36. 

Simmerman,  Peter,  Letter  from,  36. 

Simmons,  James  Fowler,  133;  Letters 
from,  130,  229. 

Simmons,  J.  P.,  Letter  from,  167. 

Simms,  Charles,  Letter  from,  10. 

Simons, ,  29. 

Simpkins,  J.  J.,  204. 

Sims, ,  96. 

Sioux  Indians,  168. 

Sketches  of  Lawyers,  236. 

Slaughter,  Gabriel,  Letters  to,  20,  22. 

Slaughter,  Phil.,  Letter  from,  57. 

Slavery,  88, 108, 119, 130, 135, 139, 142, 168, 
171,  180,  181,  184,  187,  192,  195,  207, 
212,  224,  231,  237,  254,  255,  256,  260, 
263,  264,  267,  270,  274,  287;  Bible  au- 
thority for,  230;  Blair's  attitude  to- 
wards, 159;  Clayton's  attitude  towards, 
136,  140,  145;  effect  on  Cobb's  election 
as  speaker,  159;  question  before  Con- 
gress, 162,  245,  263;  in  District  of  Co- 
lumbia, 47,  132;  extension  of,  205,  213, 
214,  217,  223;  in  Kansas,  196;  pamphlet 
on,  225;  schemes  for  settling  question, 
136,  164,  243,  244,  246;  Seward's  atti- 
tude towards,  164;  state  control  over, 
185,  246,  266,  280;  Taylor's  administra- 
tion obstacle,  149;  Taylor's  attitude  to- 
ward, 108,  133,  164;  in  the  territories, 
246,  247,  248,  254,  255,  257,  258;  in 
Texas,  89 ;  see  also:  Abolition  and  Con- 
trabands and  Emancipation. 

Slaves,  decisions  on,  84;  deportation,  253; 
in  free  states,  230;  fugitive,  167,  171, 
181,  190,  242,  243,  251,  254,  281;  fugi- 
tive-slave law,  170,  171,  243,  244,  254, 
259,260;  hire,  21;  loan  of,  25;  presiden- 
tial nominee  as  owner  of,  195;  property 
right  in,  250,  253,  254,  257-8;  rights  and 
privileges  of,  254;  sale,  12, 25;  trade,  245. 

Slidell,  Thomas,  86. 

Sloan,  Mrs.  John  Q.,  Letter  from,  265. 

Small, ,  183. 

Smallwood,  W.  M.,  Letter  to,  241. 

Smedley,  J.  L.,  Letter  from,  273. 

Smith,  Andrew,  69. 


Smith,  Buckingham,  180. 

Smith,  Caleb  Blood,  131,  137,  140. 

Smith,  D.  Howard,  Letters  from,  173, 218. 

Smith,  Elizabeth,  19. 

Smith,  George,  9,  19. 

Smith,  Gustavus  Woodson,  173;  Letters 
from,  91,  157,  184. 

Smith,  Henry  M.,  Letter  from,  267. 

Smith,  John,  17. 

Smith,  John,  288. 

Smith,  John  Speed,  Letters  from,  150, 
158,  168,  171,  172,  178,  184,  196. 

Smith,  Margaret,  27. 

Smith,  Oliver  Hampton,  Lettersfrom,  121, 
128. 

Smith,  Persifor  Frazer,  Letter  from,  186. 

Smith,  Richard,  20. 

Smith,  Robert  H.,  Letter  from,  29. 

Smith,  Truman,  150;  Letters  from,  120, 
121,  122,  124,  134,  156. 

Smith,  William  Henry,  286;  Letter  from, 
286. 

Smith, ,  286. 

Smyth,  T.  D.,  169. 

Snag  boats,  204. 

Sneed,  Achilles,  20,  24. 

Societies,  political,  139-40. 

Solomon,  H.  M.,  Letter  from,  289. 

Sommerville,  R.  A.,  Letter  from,  212. 

South  America,  155;  patriots,  28;  repub- 
lics, 32. 

South  Carolina,  88;  denounced,  54;  Massa- 
chusetts' feeling  against,  253;  Northern 
feeling  against,  247;  political  situation 
in,  122;  attitude  towards  secession,  249; 
and  the  tariff,  93. 

Southard,  Henry  L.,  Letter  from,  218. 

Southern  Bell,  192,  193. 

' '  Southerner  and  Lover  of  his  Country,  A," 
Letters  from,  244,  248,  256. 

Southern  Pacific  Railroad  Company,  de- 
sires favors  of  Congress,  202;  report  of 
directors,  202. 

Sovereignty,  Buchanan's  dogma  of  popu- 
lar, 204. 

Spain,  affairs  of,  18;  land  grant  from,  179; 
language,  174;  laws,  166,  170;  military 
commission  in  Cuba,  170;  minister  to, 
147,  273;  negotiations  with,  22;  priva- 
teers capture  American  barque,  176; 
subjects  mobbed  at  Key  West,  176; 
United  States  citizens'  claim  against, 
176. 


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INDEX 


Spalding,  J.  W.,  155. 

Specimen  tubes,  191,  192,  193. 

Speed,  Joshua  Fry,  Letters  from,  272,  275, 
277. 

Speed,  J.  J.,  Letter  from,  248. 

Speed,  John  S.,  160. 

Speed,  Thomas,  Letters  from,  18,  66; 
Letter  to,  18. 

Spencer,  John  Canfield,  81,  87,  88,  89. 

Spirit  World,  Letter  from  Clay  in,  260. 

Spoford,  E.,  Letter  from,  254. 

Spoils  system,  bill  against,  58;  Critten- 
den's speech  against,  58. 

Spoliation  claims,  French,  172,  176,  209, 
217. 

Sprague,  William  B.,  57;  Letter  from,  57. 

Sprigg,  Samuel,  Letter  from,  131. 

Sproule,  Charles,  18. 

Squier,  Ephraim  George,  160. 

Stamp  Act,  265. 

Stampoffskie, ,  279. 

Stanard,  Robert  C,  Letter  from,  120. 

Standeford,  David,  9. 

Stanley,  Edward,  Letter  to,  169. 

Stanner,  J.  S.,  Letter  from,  139. 

Starke, ,  86. 

Starkweather,  S.,  Letter  from,  77,  124. 

Starling,  Lyne,  Letter  from,  275. 

State,  Secretary  of,  38,  72,  95,  126,  129, 
131,  136,  141,  142,  143,  144,  147,  154, 
161,  168,  176,  177. 

State  agricultural  colleges,  219. 

State  papers,  importance  of,  139. 

States,  243,  254,  259,  267;  admission  of, 
135,  139,  142,  237,  251,  254,  256,  258, 
266,  see  also:  Territories,  admission  of; 
commissioners  to  settle  national  rup- 
ture, 283;  consolidation  of  certain,  245; 
debts,  61;  disputes  should  be  settled 
by  judiciary  of,  251;  relief  of  the,  78; 
government  settlement  of,  242;  slavery 
in  control  of,  185,  246,  266,  280. 

States,  border,  and  secession,  215,  227, 
230,  242,  243,  244,  248,  251,  252,  255,  257, 
261,  264,  265,  266,  280. 

States,  Central,  216,  242-3,  249. 

States,  Confederate;  see:  Confederate 
States  of  America. 

States,  Eastern,  152. 

States,  free,  230,  242,  248,  249. 

States,  Mississippi  Valley,  221. 

States,  New  England,  91,  121,  196,  198, 
229,  245,  249. 


States,  Northern,  politics  in,  117;  not 
patriotic,  79;  rupture  with  South,  164, 
171, 206, 207,  244,  245,  246,  247,  248, 250, 
251, 252, 253, 254, 255,  257,  260,  262,  263, 
266,  268,  279,  282;  see  also  Union,  the. 

States,  Northwest,  142. 

States,  Southern,  democratic  party  in, 
217;  Hayti  to  invade,  14;  interests  op- 
posed by  Northern  democracy,  59; 
rupture  with  North,  140,  141,  142,  143, 
162,  163,  184,  185,  207,  212,  224,  236, 
238,.  241,  242,  244,  245,  246,  247,  248, 
249,  250,  251,  252,  253,  254,  255,  256, 
259,  260,  262,  263,  265,  267,  268,  280, 
282,  288;  see  also  Confederate  States. 

States,  sovereign,  288. 

States,  Western,  50,  80,  152,  216,  239, 
266-7. 

Statues,  for  Capitol  of  United  States,  216. 

Steel,  Adam,  13. 

Steel,  Curd,  57. 

Steel, ,  22. 

Steele,  John,  Letter  from,  274. 

Steele,  L.  D.,  Letter  from,  215. 

Stephens,  Alexander  Hamilton,  124; 
Letters  from,  122,  133,  145. 

Stephens,  Joseph  L.,  Letter  from,  187. 

Stephens,  W.  Hudson,  Letter  from,  276. 

Stephenson,  Thomas,  176. 

Sterling,  Edmund  L.,  &  Co.,  25. 

Stern,  Samuel,  Letter  from,  277. 

Stevens,  Andrew  J.,  Letter  from,  266. 

Stevenson,  Andrew,  44;  Letter  to,  55. 

Stevenson,  Arthur,  112. 

Stevenson,  James,  25. 

Stevenson,  Thomas  B.,  Letters  from,  52, 
53,  105,  106,  119. 

Stewart,  Charles,  Letter  from,  216. 

Stewart, ,  289. 

Stinson,  Daniel,  Letter  from,  262. 

Story,  Joseph,  disgust  with  services  on 
Supreme  Court,  96. 

"Stranger,  A,"  Letter  from,  270. 

Stribling,  Cornelius  Kinchiloe,  195;  Let- 
ter to,  191. 

Strother,  Hunt,  155. 

Struthers,  John  S.,  275;  Letter  from,  274. 

Stuart,  Alexander  Hugh  Holmes,  Letter 
from,  232;  Letter  to,  175. 

Stuart,  Oscar  J.  E.,  Letter  from,  251. 

Sturge,  Joseph,  71. 

Subtreasury,  see:  United  States,  treasury. 

Sugar,  tariff  on,  79. 


INDEX 


329 


Suggett,  James  M.,  Letter  from,  271. 

Suit,  Samuel  T.,  Letter  from,  255. 

Sullivan,  James,  219. 

Sumner,  Charles,  196,  261;  Letter  to,  261. 

Sunderland,  S.  S.,  263. 

Supplies,  for  Army  in  Mexico,  101. 

Supreme   Court   of   United   States,    see: 

United  States  Supreme  Court. 
Surrender  of  Monterey,  102. 
Surveyor  general  of  Oregon,  169. 
Susquehanna,  218. 
Sussex  County  (Delaware),  14. 
Sutler,  Army,  65. 
Sutter,  John  Augustus,  128,  203,  222,  223, 

228,  229. 
Sutter,  John  Augustus,  jr.,  128. 
Swan,  George  T.,  65-6. 
Swan,  James,  12,  14. 
Swann,  R.,  Letter  from,  144. 
Swann,  Thomas  T.,  Letter  from,  65. 
Sweeney,  Andrew  J.,  Letter  from,  279. 
Sweringen,  James  T.,  Letters  from,  106, 

200,  221,  222. 
Swigert,  Philip,  191;    Letters  from,  115, 

169. 
Swoope,  P.  C,  Letter  from,  233. 
Sword,  100. 
Syracuse  (New  York),  121. 


Tabb,  John,  32. 

Talbot, ,  Letter  to,  17. 

Talbott,  Isham,  287. 
Talbott,  Theodore,  106. 
Talleyrand-Peregord,  Charles  Maurice  de, 

11. 
Tallmadge,  Nathaniel  Pitcher,  60-,  70;  on 

secession,  244;  Letters  from,  56,  63, 137, 

244,  251;   Letter  to,  63. 
Tammany  Hall,  mass  meeting,  94. 
Tandy,  Willis,  69. 
Tapscott,  Nancy,  Letter  from,  24. 

Tapscott, ,  34. 

Tariff,  28,  41,  43,  77,  78,  79,  80,  90,  93,  94, 

95,  100,  125,  126,  129,  155,  215,  235,  239, 

261;  see  also:  Protection. 
Taxation,  17,  18;    bill,  66,  67;    tax  col- 
lector, 273,  274;  equal,  237;  on  whisky, 

273. 
Taylor,  Benjamin,  17. 
Taylor,  Clay,  113. 
Taylor,  F.  L.,  Letter  from,  249. 
Taylor,  James,  24,42. 
Taylor,  Joseph,  Letter  to,  167. 


Taylor,  Julia  M.  Dickinson,  Letter  from, 
172. 

Taylor,  J.,  289. 

Taylor,  Philip,  17. 

Taylor,  Thomas  C,  74. 

Taylor,  William,  39;  Letter  to,  32. 

Taylor,  William  B.,  272. 

Taylor,  William  H.  H.,  Letter  from,  133. 

Taylor,  Zachary,  105,  106,  113,  117,  122, 
123,  127,  132,  134,  140,  143,  147,  148, 
149,  150,  151,  153,  154,  156,  157,  158, 
167;    on  acquisition  of  territory,   110, 

113,  121;  administration,  127,  129,  130, 
131,  135,  136,  138,  140,  141,  144,  145, 
148,  149,  150,  151,  152,  153,  154,  155, 
156,  160,  161,  164,  165,  167;  appoint- 
ments, 154,  169;  on  Army,  49,  99,  103, 
107;  cabinet,  105,  118,  125,  127,  128, 
129,  130,  131,  132,  133,  134,  135,  136, 
137,  138,  139,  140,  141,  142,  143,  144, 
145,  146,  147,  148,  149,  150,  153,  154, 
155,  156,  157,  158,  159,  161,  162,  163, 
164,  165,  166;  candidacy,  105,  107,  108, 
110,  111,  113,  115,  116,  119,  120,  121, 
122,  123,  124,  125,  126,  127;  character- 
istics, 147;  compromise  plan,  166;  death, 
168,  169;  election,  107,  113,  119,  120, 
126,  127,  128,  130,  134,  136,  138,  147; 
enemies  to  rule  or  ruin,  145;  Frankford 
requests  remains  of,  167;  French  Revo- 
lution compared  to  election  of,  130;  on 
Harrison's  administration,  66;  on  In- 
dian treaties,  289;  medal  and  not  sword 
should  be  presented  to,  100;  message, 
159;  in  Mexico,  101,  102,  103,  104,  111; 
reception  at  New  Orleans,  109;  to  estab- 
lish newspaper,  164,  165;  nomination, 
105,  107,  110,  112,  113,  114,  115,  116, 
118,  152;  opposition  to,  110,  111,  113, 
120;  not  a  party  candidate,  106,  109; 
political  letters  published,  117,  119, 
120;    political  status,  106,  107,  108,  109, 

114,  116,  130,  134,  139,  164;  on  Polk's 
administration,  101,  103,  105,  107;  pop- 
ularity, 110,  112,  114,  122,  123,  126,  130, 
137,  144,  145,  152,  160;  on  Scott,  99, 
101,  108;  and  single  term,  126,  140; 
attitude  toward  slavery,  108,  133,  164; 
troubled  air,  165;  suggested  for  vice 
president,  108;  Letters  from,  49,  66,  99, 
101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 107, 108, 110, 113, 
116,  118,  289;  Letters  to,  101,  131,  146. 

Taylor, ,  34. 

Taylor, ,  223. 


330 


INDEX 


"Taylor  Whig,  A,"  Letter  from,  129. 

Taylorsville  (Virginia),  62, 

Teachers'  state  convention,  46. 

Tehuantepec  treaty,  167,  169,  171,  177, 
178. 

Telegraph,  invention,  60;  dispatches,  172. 

Tener,  Hugh  W.,  127. 

Tennessee,  boundary  settlement,  21,  22; 
district  attorney,  34;  elections,  83,  84, 
130,  155,  227;  fever  in,  57;  guberna- 
torial candidates,  69;  for  Jackson,  40; 
politics,  64,  93,  122,  123,  155,  257,  266; 
secession  sentiment,  257,  262,  266,  276; 
for  Taylor,  125;  Union  party  state 
convention,  234,  240;  Whigs,  123,  129, 
179;  Letter  from  Whigs,  59. 

Temple,  Benjamin,  13;  Letter  to,  12. 

Temple,  John  B.,  126;  Letters  from,  127, 

•  176,  284. 

Temple, ,  199. 

Territories,  admission  of,  161,  250,  257, 
see  also:  States,  admission  of;  govern- 
ment of,  266;  slavery  in,  246,  247,  248, 
254,  255,  257,  258. 

Territory,  acquisition  of,  22, 104, 107, 110, 
113,  121,  219,  224,  225,  226,  260,  261. 

Terry,  David  S.,  duel,  228. 

Texas,  22,  41,  49,  54,  61,  82,  161,  267; 
Americans  aid,  83;  annexation,  86,  87, 
89,  90,  91,  92,  95,  96,  97,  289;  Bank  of 
United  States  suit  against,  117;  bound- 
ary question,  168,  169;  colonization,  89; 
debt,  56,  89,  96;  district  attorney,  132; 
Indian  trouble,  80;  life  in,  81;  loan,  58, 
61;  relation  with  Mexico,  61,  80;  mili- 
tary affairs  in,  81,  169;  minister  from, 
60;  minister  to,  66,  69,  70;  patriots,  22; 
prosperity,  56,  58,  80;  seizure  of,  22; 
slavery  in,  89;  treaty,  138;  Whig  party, 
117. 

Thalian  Society,  Letter  from,  204. 

Tharp,  William,  Letter  from,  65. 

Thayer,  James  S.,  Letter  from,  246 

Thayer,  Mrs.  M.,  Letter  from,  285. 

Thickstun,  A.  J.,  47. 

Thomas,  Charles,  239. 

Thomas,  David,  12. 

Thomas,  Henry  W.,  Letter  from,  259. 

Thomas,  J.,  Letter  to,  166. 

Thomas,  Jesse  B.,  22,  23;  Letters  to,  24, 
25,  26. 

Thomas,  Lorenzo,  Letter  from,  173;  Letter 
to,  186. 

Thomas,  P.  E.,  Letter  from,  68. 


Thompson,  James  M.,  Letter  from,  61. 

Thompson,  Jerome,  212. 

Thompson,  John  B.,  Letter  to,  192. 

Thompson,  J.  Edgar,  223. 

Thompson,  Richard  Wiggington,  Letter 
from,  125. 

Thompson,  Smith,  87. 

Thompson,  Waddy,  63,  83;  Letters  from, 
83,  109,  113,  120,  153;  Letter  to,  82. 

Thompson,  W.,  Letter  from,  174. 

Thompson, ,  21. 

Thomson,  James  W.,  Letter  from,  62. 

Thomson,  Samuel  H.,  46. 

Thornton,  H.,  134,  137. 

Thornton,  Lucy,  Letter  from,  57, 134,  281. 

Thornton,  Seth  Barton,  101. 

Thornton,  Thomas  T.,  39. 

Thornton,  Williams,  and  Thornton,  Let- 
ter from,  225. 

Thrasher,  J.  B.,  Letter  from,  188. 

Thurston,  Charles  M.,  Letter  from,  99. 

Thurston,  P.,  13. 

Tilford,  James,  15,  20;  Letter  from,  20. 

Tilford,  John,  15,  50;  Letter  from,  52,  53; 
Letters  to,  49,  50,  51,  52,  53. 

Tippecanoe,  battle  of,  216. 

Tippecanoe  Club,  Letter  from,  62. 

Tobacco,  Sale  of,  28,  289. 

Todd,  Charles  Scott,  66,  161,  277;  Letters 
from,  122,  162,  168,  180,  182,  200,  202, 
214,  262. 

Todd,  Gideon  T.*  230. 

Todd,  Harry  I.,  Letter  from,  115. 

Todd,  John,  9. 

Todd,  John,  Letters  to,  26,  28. 

Todd,  John  H.,  22;  Letter  from,  18;  Let- 
ters to,  18,  19,  20. 

Todd,  John  Payne,  154. 

Todd,  John  W.,  267. 

Todd,  L.  B.,  Letters  from,  201,  273,  274. 

Todd,  Maria  K.,  Letters  to,  33;  see  also: 
Innes,  Maria;  and  Crittenden,  Maria  K. 

Todd,  Robert,  9. 

Todd,  Thomas,  14,  20,  32. 

Todd,  W.  M.,  Letter  from,  257. 

Todd  County  citizens,  Letter  from,  84. 

Tomason,  William,  42. 

Tompkins,  Christopher,  Letter  from,  14. 

Tompkins,  Patrick  W.,  Letter  from,  138. 

Tonawanda  Indians,  109. 

Toombs,  Robert,  122;  on  slavery,  132, 142, 
164;  speech,  216;  on  preservation  of 
Union,  183;  Letters  from,  122,  124,  126, 
132,  139,  142,  152,  164,  173,  182,  183, 
187;  Letter  to,  183. 


INDEX 


331 


Topographical,  officers,  83. 

Towle,  George  M.,  Letter  from,  217. 

Townsend,  Edward  Davis,  Letter  from, 

227. 
Townsend,  Reuben,  Letter  from,  253. 
Trabue,  Charles  C,  Letter  from,  172. 
Trade,  12,  98,  256,  288. 
Train,  George  Francis,  Letter  from,  183. 
Train,  Samuel  F.,  183. 
Transylvania  Botanic  Garden  Company, 

29. 
Transylvania  University,  30. 
Travel,  cost  of,  48. 

Travers,  William  H.,  Letter  from,  109. 
Treason,  trial  for,  170. 
Treasury,  Secretary  of  the,  51,  129,  131, 

132,  134,  135,  136,  142. 
Treasury,     United     States;     see:  United 

States  Treasury. 
Treat,  Samuel,  Letter  from,  275. 
Treaties,   288;    see  also:    United  States, 

Treaties. 
Trigg,  William  H.,  Letter  from,  99. 
Trimble,  David,  32;  Letters  from,  29,  36. 
Trimble,  Robert,  32;  Letter  from,  35. 
Triple  tt,  Robert,  189;  Letter  from,  150. 
Triplett,  Thomas,  42. 
Trollope,  Anthony,  271. 
Trowbridge,  Charles  A.,  Letter  from,  120. 

Troy, ,  203. 

Tucker,  Beverly,  Letter  from,  184. 
Tucker,  Nathaniel  Beverly,  Letters  from, 

55,  63. 
Turkey,  238;  war,  28. 
Turnbull,  William,  204. 
Turner,  Squire,  115. 
Turner,  Thomas,  Letter  from,  109. 
Turner,  W.  S.,  Letter  from,  273. 

Turner, ,  26,  171. 

Turnpike  bill,  Maysville,  39. 
Tuthill,  Louisa  C,  Letter  from,  180. 
Tuttle,  Moses,  29. 
Tuyman,  Buford,  Letter  from,  276. 
Tyler,  B.  O.,  Letter  from,  208. 
Tyler,  H.  A.,  Letter  from,  212. 
Tyler,  John,  9,  13. 

Tyler,  John,  34,  72,  78,  79,  89;  administra- 
tion, 70,  77;  ambition,  74;  assumption  of 
power,  84 ;  attitude  toward  Bank  bill,  72, 
73;  Cabinet,  70,  72,  73,  74,  75,  78,  79,  80, 
83,  84,  85;  Clay  on,  77;  impeachment 
proposed,  79;  Letcher  on,  77,  78;  nom- 
inations rejected  by  senate,  88;  Scott  | 


Tyler,  John— Continued, 
on,  83;  Tallmadge  compared  with,  60; 
attitude  toward  tariff  bill,  79,  80;  atti- 
tude toward  Van  Buren,  85,  87;  vetoes, 
73,  78,  80,  82;  attitude  toward  Whig 
party,  76;  Letter  from,  217. 

Tyler,  Joseph  C,  Letter  from,  208. 

Tyler,  Oscar,  Letter  from,  209. 

U. 

"Uncle  Tom,"  diary  like  sheet  of,  277. 
Underwood,   Joseph   Rogers,    57-8,    176; 
Letters  from,  23,   139,   181,  228,  268; 
Letter  to,  175. 

Underwood,  Warner  L.,  Letters  from,  131, 
221. 

Union  (the),  74,  199,  256,  261,  268,  272; 
border  states  to  save,  251,  252;  Calhoun 
solicitous  of  breaking,  159;  Crittenden 
on,  142,  258;  Crittenden's  efforts  to 
save,  196,  216,  249,  251,  253,  254,  257, 
260,  261,  265,  268,  287;  dissolution  of, 
135,  143,  251,  253;  divided  forever,  267; 
Georgia  and,  249;  hope  for,  255,  258,  259, 
267;  Kansas  question  and,  196;  Ken- 
tucky and,  265,  266,  268;  Mississippi 
valley  and,  221;  Missouri  compromise 
and,  245;  patriotism  to,  251,  272,  275; 
preservation  of,  130,  183,  188,  242, 
243,  245,  247,  248,  249,  252,  256,  264; 
preservation,  schemes  for,  242-3,  280; 
Scott  and,  188,  241;  effect  of  secession 
on,  241;  state  of,  230,  251;  Toombs  on, 
142,  183 ;  see  also:  Secession  and  States, 
Northern  and  United  States. 

Union  and  Jefferson  Societies,  Letter 
from,  43. 

Union  Literary  Society,  Letter  from,  39, 
204. 

Union  men,  recommend  discontinuance 
of  Civil  War,  288. 

Union  party,  112,  231,  233,  234,  235,  236, 
237,  239,  240,  241,  246,  250,  255,  268, 
277;  clubs,  238;  committee,  230,  234, 
239;  convention,  234,  235,  237,  238; 
nominees,  237,  238;  organization,  230, 
232,  233;  outlook,  241. 

Union  Philosophical  Society,  Letter 
from,  38. 

Union  ticket,  suggested,  112. 

United  Americans,  Letter  from  Order  of, 
223. 


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INDEX 


United  States,  116,  259;  accounts  with, 
190, 203,  225,  227;  affairs,  246, 285;  affairs 
compared  to  those  in  Texas,  58;  agents, 
201, 202;  Army,  sec:  Army,United  States; 
bank,  18,  24,  30,  44,  51,  70,  72,  73,  86,  93, 
96,  117,  286;  bonds,  169;  boundary  re- 
port, 218,  220;  Canada  will  be  annexed 
to,  135;  circuit  court,  170, 180,  289;  citi- 
zens' claim  against  Spain,  176;  citizen 
(American)  imprisoned  in  Austria,  198; 
claims  against,  27,  28,  42,  47,  49,  50,  65, 
77,  110,  138, 148, 157, 162,  163,  170,  176, 
177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 194, 197,  200, 
202,  213,  214,  215,  217,  224,  235,  238, 281, 
289;  Coast  Survey,  225;  Constitution, 
see:  Constitution,  United  States;  con- 
suls, see:  Consuls,  United  States;  course 
towards  England  and  France,  13;  Crit- 
tenden's services  claimed  by,  146;  cus- 
toms statistics,  239;  debt,  239,  251;  dis- 
trict attorneys,  34,  71,  86,  128, 131,  132, 
168,  223;  division  into  republics,  233, 
242,  251,  252,  260;  documents,  200;  duty 
to,  261;  emigrants  to,  65,  151;  financial 
system,  52;  foreign  affairs,  150;  foreign 
mission,  150;  France's  breach  with,  46, 
147, 157, 158;  funds  deposited  with  Ken- 
tucky, 52;  Great  Britain  (England)  con- 
trasted with,  224;  Great  Britain's  policy 
toward  public  sentiment  in,  171;  in- 
demnity due  Mexico,  171;  interference 
in  European  politics,  154;  interference 
with  Texas,  89;  internal  improvements, 
18,  60,  66,  67,  155,  199;  land,  see:  Land, 
public;  laws  published,  173;  lawsuits, 
40,  93,  188,  190,  194,  222,  286,  289;  mar- 
shal, see:  Marshal,  United  States;  Mexi- 
co's infamous  undertaking  against,  171; 
ministers  in  Europe,  148;  mint,  277; 
Nicaragua  difficulty  with  England, 
160,  161;  payment  of  states'  debts,  61; 
peace  with  Great  Britain,  16; 

People,  conventions  of,  necessary, 
246;   and   Crittenden's  compromise, 
246,  249,  252,  253,  256,  258,  259;  op- 
posed to  cabinet  administration,  154; 
may  choose  government,    111,   153; 
national  issues  should  be  voted  upon 
by,    246;   sentiment   of,    244;   slave 
question  should  be  settled  by  direct 
appeal  to,  246; 
political  affairs,  38,  89,  94,  96,  107,  157, 
166, 184, 198, 199, 205, 216,  219,  231,  236, 
241,  253,  255,  256,  257,  259,  260,  263, 268, 


United  States — Continued. 
269,  270,  276,  284,  287;  population  in- 
crease, 99;  public  men  lack  patriotism, 
259;  rights  of  citizens,  256;  relation  to 
seceding  state,  244;  Supreme  Court,  21, 
22,  66,  74,  76,  84,  86,  95,  96,  98,  99,  100, 
134,  140,  177,  187,  188,  192,  193,  195, 
201,  223,  227,  229,  260,  265;  Supreme 
Court  justices,  32,  38,  87,  88,  89,  90, 
182,  184;  trade  with  England,  98; 

Treasury,  burned,  42;  deficiency, 
24;  estimates,  221;  notes,  247;  pecu-r 
lations,  34;  subtreasury,  55,  59,  82; 

Treaty,  with  Denmark,  32;  with 
France,  11;  with  Great  Britain,  10, 
80,  112,  183,  289;  with  Guatemala, 
32;  with  Indians,  289;  with  Mexico, 
108,  113,  156,  167,  169,  170,  171,  177, 
178,  181;  with  Texas,  92,  138. 
See  also:  Union,  the. 


Van  Aken,  Enoch,  Letter  from,  255. 

Van  Buren,  John  D.,  Letter  from,  261. 

Van  Buren,  Martin,  54,  85,  92;  adminis- 
tration, 68;  candidacy,  44,  91;  and 
Clay,  56,  92;  Crittenden's  visit  to,  60; 
Jackson  supports,  64;  visit  to  Ken- 
tucky, 77,  78;  Letcher  on,  78;  Loco- 
focos  may  nominate,  86;  message,  52, 
53,  65;  minister  to  Great  Britain,  41; 
opposition  to,  54,  59,  59-60,  61,  89; 
party,  46,  61,  62,  88,  92, 121;  popularity, 
43,  59,  123;  retirement,  65;  Tyler  hos- 
tile to,  87;  Wright  compared  with,  93. 

Vance,  Joseph,  32;  Letters  from,  121, 125, 
127. 

Vance,  Samuel,  21. 

Van  Derbilt,  Cornelius,  Letter  from,  198. 

Vanderbilt,  William  Henry,  Letter  from, 
208. 

Vanderbilt,  198,  274. 

Van  Doren,  J.  L.,  46. 

Van  Dorn,  Earl,  106. 

Vanmeter,  Isaac,  17. 

Vanmeter,  Jacob,  17. 

Van  Rensselaer,  Solomon,  Letter  from,  88. 

Varnum,  Joseph  B.,  jr.,  Letter  from,  214. 

Vermont,  244. 

Vest,  John  J.,  26,  27. 

Veto  power,  114. 

Vice  President,  13,  35,  40,  105,  108,  180, 
196,  197,  238,  239. 


INDEX 


333 


Vicksburg  (Mississippi)  citizens,  Letter 
from,  58. 

Victoria,  Queen,  Letter  from,  51. 

Vienna  (Austria),  77,  163. 

Vigilance  committee  in  California,  198. 

Vinton,  Samuel  Finley,  170. 

Virginia,  11,  48,  91,  157,  189;  anxiety  in, 
231;  Letter  to  citizens,  124;  Confed- 
erate troops  in,  280;  conventions,  86, 
234,  235,  255,  258,  263,  264;  Declaration 
of  Independence,  55;  election,  44,  58, 
130;  Jackson  abandoned  by,  44;  land 
grant,  see:  Randolph,  Beverly,  and  Ran- 
dolph, Edmund,  and  Henry,  Patrick; 
map,  278;  political  campaigns  in,  120, 
124;  politics,  36,  46,  59,  90,  189;  press, 
59;  seal,  9,  10;  feeling  against  seces- 
sion, 250;  United  States  senators,  50, 
194;  University  of ,  141;  warning  of  dele- 
gates in  Congress  from,  258;  Whigs,  86, 
143;  Wise '8  influence  in,  88. 

Virginia  General  Assembly,  Letter  from, 
262. 

Volunteer;  see  under  Army . 

Voorhes,  John  R.,  Letter  from,  206. 

Votes,  foreigners,  126;  purchase  of,  199. 

W. 

Waddell,  William  Coventry  H.,   Letter 

from,  38. 
Wadsworth,  William  Henry,  Letter  from, 

199. 
Wait,  David,  10. 
Walden,  A.  T.,  111. 

Walden, ,  182. 

Waldron, ,  57. 

Walker,  David,  27. 

Walker,  D.  S.,  Letter  from,  142. 

Walker,  Jacob  W.,  21. 

Walker,  J.  C,  Letter  from,  146. 

Walker,  John  J.,  137. 

Walker,  J.  W.,  Letter  from,  274. 

Walker,  Martin,  32. 

Walker,  Robert  John,  101;  circular  letter 

from,  109;  Letter  to,  168. 
Wall  Street,  effect  of  1844  campaign  upon, 

94. 
Wallace,  Perkins,  Letter  from,  244. 
Wallace,  Samuel  M.,  27;  Letter  from,  27. 
Wallace,  Thomas  H.,  58. 
Wallace,  William,  60. 
Waller,  A.  B.,  Letter  from,  173. 
Waller,  Will  S.,  28. 


Walsh, ,  161. 

Walton,  Alexander,  Letter  from,  218. 

Walworth,  Reuben  Hyde,  90. 

War,  comments  on,  247,  279,  288;  civil, 
see:  Civil  war;  of  eighteen  twelve,  13, 
14,  15,  45,  50,  69,  196,  220,  274,  277; 
French  Revolution,  130;  with  Great 
Britain  probable,  220,  271;  in  Holland, 
10;  making  power  in  President,  220; 
Mexican,  see:  Mexico,  war  with;  Revo- 
lutionary, 18,  31,  50,  57,  110,  202,  217, 
219,  224,  235;  Secretary  of,  49,  51,  52, 
56,  64,  68,  86,  89,  100,  101,  102,  103, 
105,  194,  241,  250-1,  277. 

Ward,  B.  W.,  Telegram  from,  246. 

Ward,  F.  T.,  Telegram  from,  246. 

Ward,  J.  Durbin,  Letter  from,  119. 

Ward,  Matthew  F.,  151,  186,  187;  Letters 
from,  185,  186,  189. 

Ward,  Robert  J.,  Letters  from,  168,  186, 
189;  Letter  to,  189. 

Ward,  Robert  J.,  jr.,  187. 

Ward,  William,  69. 

Warden,  of  penitentiary,  135. 

Warehouse,  19,  98,  168. 

Warner,  E.  H.,  Letter  from,  280. 

Warner,  George,  Letter  from,  257. 

Warner,  William  A.,  278. 

Warren,  Charles  H.,  Letter  from,  98. 

Warren,  Reuben  B.,  Letter  from,  109. 

Warrington,  Lewis,  Letter  from,  150. 

Washington,  George,  112;  birthday  cele- 
bration, 111,  180,  271;  farewell  address, 
201,  260,  271;  sarcophagus,  275. 

Washington,  George  Corbin,  Letter  from, 
132. 

Washington,  G.  P.,  Letter  from,  192. 

Washington,  John  T.,  203. 

Washington,  Lewis  W.,  Letter  from,  201. 

Washington,  D.  C,  17,  33, 42, 44, 56,  61, 72, 
77,  103,  109,  141, 145, 147, 156,  157, 165, 
166, 167, 172,  201,  212,  219,  234,  256,  275, 
277,  279,  281;  affairs  at  16,  38,  81,  113, 
154,  158-9,  162,  167;  assembly  ball,  57; 
mixed  marriages,  277;  proposed  news- 
papers, 140,  222;  surrender,  16;  scheme 
for  statues  at,  216;  see  also:  District  of 
Columbia. 

Washington  and  Taylor  Union,  Letter 
from,  127. 

Washington  Literary  Society,  Letter 
from,  47. 

Washington  Union  party,  230. 


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INDEX 


Watkins,  John  A.,  Letters  from,  245,  266. 

Watkins,  T.  W.,  Letter  from,  255. 

Watson,  Edward,  162,  163. 

Watson,  E.,  Letter  to,  74. 

Watson,  P.  H.,  Letter  from,  277. 

Watson, ,  75. 

Watson, ,  182. 

W'ayne,  Henry  C,  Letter  from,  239. 

Wayne,  James  M.,  Letter  from,  284. 

Weaver,  Augustus,  Letter  from,  90. 

Webb,  James  Watson,  131;  Letters  from, 
135,  136;  Letters  to,  129,  133. 

Webster,  Daniel,  59,  82-3,  85,  87,  94,  100, 
127,  170,  177;  admissions,  207;  atti- 
tude, 89,  91,  132;  as  a  cabinet  officer, 
74,  75,  79,  80,  132,  135,  136,  170,  177; 
certificate,  to  document,  51,  55,  69; 
and  Clay,  48,  70,  72,  85;  clique,  84; 
Crittenden  on,  46,  161;  efforts  to  defeat 
bank  bill,  72;  envy,  164;  invective 
against  Ingersoll,  99;  Letcher  on,  73, 
77;  opinion  erroneous,  72;  Scott  doubts 
intentions,  84;  speech,  121;  Letters 
from,  61,  82,  83,  174,  178;  Letters  to, 
83,  170,  172,  180. 

Weed,  Thurlow,  131,  250,  259;  Letter 
from,  90. 

Weir,  H.  L.,  29. 

Weir,  James,  29;  Letters  from,  189,  277. 

Weir,  William  R.,  9. 

Weiseger,  Daniel,  14,  26. 

Wells,  Robert  W.,  187. 

Welsh,  Ashbel,  Letter  from,  265. 

West,  William,  21,  23;  Letter  from,  19. 

West,  William  R.,  19. 

West  Liberty  (Kentucky),  270. 

West  Point  Military  Academy,  35,  36,  84, 
91, 107,  158, 160, 162, 163, 164,  165,  170, 
173,  174,  176,  206,  223,  266,  268,  277, 
285. 

Western  Reserve,  121. 

Western  Review,  The,  26. 

Westervelt,  Harmon  C,  Letter  from,  70. 

Westwood,  Henry  Clay,  Letter  from,  220. 

Wetherill,  John  P.,  Letter  from,  138. 

Wever,  C.  W.,  Letter  from,  222. 

Wheaton,  Henry,  35. 

Whelpley,  James  Davenport,  Letters 
from,  171,  172. 

Whetmore,  Robert  H.,  Letter  from,  71. 

Whig  Mechanics  of  Nashville,  59. 


Whig  party,  46,  54,  58,  59,  60,  62,  63,  64, 
71,  73,  74,  75,  76,  78,  79,  80,  85,  86,  87, 
89,  91,  93,  94,  95,  96,  97,  104,  105,  106, 
108,  109,  110,  111,  112,  113,  114,  115, 
117,  118,  119,  121,  122,  123,  124,  125, 
126,  127,  129,  133,  134,  135,  136,  137, 
138,  143,  152,  156,  160,  164,  179,  181, 
183,  198,  207,  208;  in  Congress,  51,  73, 
74,  187;  conventions,  55,  62,  63,  82,  83, 
85,  92,  110,  114,  117,  123,  140,  143,  180, 
235;  victory,  53,  65,  84,  93,  103,  111, 
126,  127,  237. 

Whig  Society  of  South  Hanover  College, 
Letter  from,  45. 

Whiskey,  225,  226,  273,  284. 

White,  Addison,  Letter  from,  113. 

White,  David,  Letter  from,  28. 

White,  Hugh  Lawson,  46,  150;  Letter 
from,  57. 

White,  John,  70,  90;  Letters  from,  69,  79, 
80. 

White,  Joseph  L.,  107,  108;  Letters  from, 
97,  106,  107,  108. 

White,  Joseph  M.,  Letter  from,  52* 

White, ,  35. 

Whiting,  Mrs.  J.  B.,  Letter  to,  48. 

Whiting,  William  B.,  Letters  from,  197, 
242. 

Whittlesey,  Elisha,  Letters  from,  175, 
213,  228,  245. 

Whitworth,  George  F.,  46. 

Whitworth,  Thomas,  Letter  from,  255. 

Wickliffe,  Charles  Anderson,  45,  63,  64, 
85;  Letters  from,  37,  45,  54,  164. 

Wickliffe,  Daniel  Carmichael,  211;  Let- 
ters from,  223,  266. 

Wickliffe,  Robert,  23,  25,  64,  65,  66,  67, 
69,  71;  Letter  from,  57. 

Wickliffe,  Robert,  jr.,  63-4,  64,  85. 

Wickliffe, ,  28. 

Wickliffe  family,  25. 

Wigg,  William  Hazzard,  Letter  from,  235. 

Wight,  O.  W.,  Letters  from,  260,  263. 

Wilcox,  Andrew  J.,  Letter  from,  266. 

Wilcox,  Samuel,  27. 

Wiley, ,  26. 

Wilkes,  Benjamin  G.  S.,  263. 

Wilkins,  William,  Letters  from,  183,  246. 

Wilkinson,  Robert,  25. 

Wilkinson,  S.,  Letter  from,  62. 

Will,  J.,  Letter  from,  213. 

Willard,  Emma,  Letter  from,  263. 


INDEX 


335 


Willcox,  Lyman  G.,  Letter  from,  209. 
William  and  Mary  College  students,  42; 

Letters  from,  56,  58. 
"William  Tell,"  Letter  from,  287. 
Williams,  George  W.,  Letters  from,  104, 

108. 
Williams,  James  H.,  258. 
Williams,  John  Howard,  Letter  from,  209. 

Williams,  John  W.,  Letter  from,  129. 
Williams,  Moses  B.,  Letter  from,  263. 
Williams,  M.  J.,  Letter  from,  240. 
Williams,  Nathaniel  F.,  Letter  from,  217. 
Williams,  Rufus  K.,  Letter  from,  256. 
Williams,  Sherod,  Letter  from,  159. 
Williams,  William  R.,  Letter  from,  236. 
Williams, ;  see:  Thornton,  Williams, 

and  Thornton. 
Williamsburg  (Virginia),  42,  55. 
Williamson,  A.  C,  Letter  from,  197. 
Williamson,  Brainerd,  Letter  from,  207. 
Williamson,  R.  H.,  Letter  from,  239. 
Willis,  Jonathan,  27. 
Willis,  William  T.,  Letter  from,  37. 

Willis, ,  41. 

Wills,  12,  18,  67,  97,  152,  154. 

Wilmot  Proviso,  106,  161. 

Wilmoth,  W.  R.,  Letter  to,  13. 

Wilson,  A.  L.,  Letter  from,  193. 

Wilson,  David,  Letter  from,  254. 

Wilson,  George,  Letter  from,  197. 

Wilson,  Henry,  233;  Letter  to,  230. 

Wilson,  James,  24. 

Wilson,  John  S.,  Letter  from,  191. 

Wilson,  Samuel,  11. 

Winchester    (Virginia)    citizens,    Letter 

from,  203. 
Wines,  74. 

Wing,  Charles  F.,  Letter  from,  188. 
Wing,  Freeman,  Letters  from,  98,  99,  100, 

102,  103,  105,  106,  117,  118,  119,  125, 

131, 153, 155, 164, 165, 189,  204. 
Wingate,  Thomas  S.,  Letter  from,  55. 
Winston,  James,  Letter  from,  133. 
Winston,  William  D.,  Letter  from,  213. 
Wintersmith,  Charles  G.,  39. 
Wintersmith,  R.,  Letter  from,  180. 


Winthrop,  Robert  Charles,  on  slavery,  245; 

speeches,  180;  Letters  from,  134,  167, 

175,  180,  181,  193,  196,  197,  198,  215, 

220. 
Wirt,  William,  40. 
Wisconsin,  71,  133. 
Wise,  Henry  Alexander,  88,  89,  189. 
Wolfe,  Nathaniel,  Letter  from,  269. 
Woll,  John  Ellis,  198. 
Women,  American,  263. 
Woodbridge,  William,  Letters  from,  97, 

115,  120;  Letter  to,  119. 
Woodford  County  citizens,  Letters  from, 

48,  57. 
Woodruff,  S.  E.,  Letter  from,  249. 
Woodruff,  William  E.,  279. 
Woods,  Harry  (Henry),  211;  Letter  from, 

209. 
Worth,  William  Jenkins,  102,  104,  109, 

112. 
Worthington,  Thomas  T.,  32. 
Wright,  Annie,  169. 
Wright,  B.  H.,  Letter  from,  263. 
Wright,  Joseph  A.,  Letter  from,  164. 
Wright,  John  C,  Letter  from,  142. 
Wright,  J.  W.,  Letter  from,  216. 
Wright,  Silas,  56,  93. 
Wymer,  George,  29. 
Wyse,  William  A.,  Letter  from,  179. 

Y. 

Yankee  abolitionists,  86. 
Yantis,  J.  M.,  Letter  from,  268. 
Yellott,  Coleman,  Letter  from,  150. 
Yellow  fever,  on  Susquehanna,  218. 
Yerger,  George  S.,  202;  Letter  from,  98. 
Young,  Bryan  R.,  Letter  from,  158. 
Young,  St.  Clair,  44. 
Young,  William  D.,  45,  48. 

Young, ,  29. 

Young  Men's  Association  of  Buffalo,  108. 
Young  Men's  Literary  Association,  Letter 

from,  216. 
"Young  Sucker,  A,"  Letter  from,  219. 

Z. 

Zetegathian  Society,  Letter  from,  262. 
Zollicoffer,  Felix  Kirk,  Letter  from,  227. 


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